What was Banksy’s 2021 artwork project along England’s east coast called?

Banksy’s 2021 artwork project along England’s east coast was called A Great British Spraycation.

The project consisted of several new works painted in seaside towns in East Anglia. The images included scenes involving holidaymakers, seagulls, a deckchair and other motifs associated with British coastal tourism. Banksy documented the works in a short video, which helped confirm that the scattered murals formed a connected project.

The title combines “spray,” referring to aerosol paint, with “staycation,” a holiday taken close to home. It also echoes the phrase “Great British staycation,” which became especially common during travel restrictions in the early 2020s.

Because the works were painted outdoors, some were removed, protected, altered or damaged. The project is therefore best understood as a temporary group of interventions rather than a single permanent mural. It is distinct from Banksy’s earlier Dismaland and New York projects.