Amid a packed campaign calendar and intensifying political spotlight, Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance is set to spend part of August in the UK, where he and his family plan to holiday in the Cotswolds. The quiet English countryside retreat, however, is already drawing attention that extends beyond the region’s usual tourists—this time from protesters preparing to greet the senator with political demonstrations.

Vance, who rose to national prominence following the success of his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” and has since positioned himself as a rising figure within the Republican Party, reportedly chose the Cotswolds for a family getaway ahead of the final months of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Known for its rolling hills, historic villages, and understated affluence, the area typically offers visiting families relaxed anonymity.

But this summer may prove less tranquil. According to reports, activist groups have vowed to target Vance‘s visit with demonstrations tied to his political record. Organizers opposed to various elements of the senator’s policy stances are preparing protests in anticipation of his arrival, with warnings that he “will find the resistance waiting” during his stay.

One protester involved in the planning, who declined to be named, told reporters that the goal is to remind Vance “he can’t escape accountability, even on vacation.” Specific details about the demonstrations remain undisclosed, but campaign officials have not yet commented on whether the anticipated protests will affect the senator’s travel schedule or public appearances in the UK.

Local police have so far refrained from issuing any statements regarding Vance’s visit or the potential for public disruption. The extent of any security coordination between U.S. and British authorities also remains unclear.

As of now, the trip is still expected to go ahead, with the Vance family set to arrive sometime in August. While it remains to be seen how much the political tension will intersect with personal downtime, the holiday underscores how even moments of relative quiet in a high-stakes election year can ripple into headlines well beyond American borders.