1. Play Tourist in Your Own Town
When was the last time you explored the lanes near your home like a visitor from another country? This weekend, ditch the sat-nav and cycle or walk to a spot you’ve only driven past. You might find a community garden, a mural, or a perfect bench for people-watching. Discovery is the cheapest thrill out there.
2. Host a “No-Motorway” Movie Marathon
Cue up films about epic road trips—and laugh at how your own journey is now a stationary adventure. Pop some corn, invite your neighbours (they’re also stuck, after all), and celebrate the fact that you don’t have to be anywhere. Staying still can be a radical act of joy.
3. Become a Back-Road Gourmet
Use the closure as an excuse to try a new recipe or order takeaway from a place you’ve never tried. Light a candle, put on music, and eat dinner without the sound of tyres humming. Suddenly, a road closure feels less like a nuisance and more like a mini staycation.
Drivers to be affected as M25 section to close this weekend | Autocar
