Drivers are being warned to expect long delays next weekend as millions of people embark on an Easter getaway.
The AA estimates that more than 27.6 million car journeys are planned between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Some 13.6 million are expected on Good Friday alone, leading to fears of tailbacks on popular tourist routes.
AA spokesman Tony Rich said: “The Easter holidays look set to give British tourism a much-needed boost as people cut back on overseas travel.