Popular UK town named most family-friendly holiday destination

Posted by Admin July 27, 2024 Travel

Looking to go somewhere for a last-minute break in the UK? While many of us are strapped for cash due to the cost of living crisis it is no wonder that many of us are opting for a staycation this year.

Seeing as there are plenty of hidden gems in the UK albeit without the glorious weather you can still enjoy yourself and have a great time with the family.

Outdoor experts at GO Outdoors have revealed the top family-friendly holiday destinations in the UK.

The team looked at factors such as the number of family-friendly holidays, restaurants and the cost of a family hotel room to determine the results.

Researchers then rated each location a score out of 10. Let’s take a look at the ratings in full.

Here’s the top 10 family-friendly destinations in the UK:

10. Ramsgate

Average annual temperature (ºC) – 10.8

Average annual rainfall (mm) – 40.2

Google Searches for staycations – 590

Social media staycation hashtag posts – 74

Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 33.3 percent

Percentage of kids activities – 13.8 percent

Average cost of a family room (per night) – £100

Family holiday score out of 10 – 8.06

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Bridge over the river Avon in Stratford upon Avon

9. Stratford-Upon-Avon

Average annual temperature (ºC) – 10.3

Average annual rainfall (mm) – 40.2

Google Searches for staycations- 590

Social media staycation hashtag posts – 74

Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 33.3 percent

Percentage of kids activities – 23.7 percent

The average cost of a family room (per night) – £132

Family holiday score out of 10 – 8.13

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Banks of river Ness in Inverness

8. Inverness

Average annual temperature (ºC) – E

Average annual rainfall (mm) – 42.1 percent

Google Searches for staycations – 222,500

Social media staycation hashtag posts – 108

Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 27.8 percent

Percentage of kids activities – 16.2 percent

The average cost of a family room (per night) – £90.92

Family holiday score out of 10 – 8.60

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Scenic view of shore of Isle of Wight with swimming area and resort buildings

7. Isle of Wight

Average annual temperature (ºC) – 11

Average annual rainfall (mm) – 42.1

Google Searches for staycations – 5,330

Social media staycation hashtag posts – 1,572

Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 29.1 percent

Percentage of kids activities – 27.5 percent

The average cost of a family room (per night) – £194.12

Family holiday score out of 10 – 8.96

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Inlet to Porth Beach near Newquay

6. Newquay

Average annual temperature (ºC) – 11.4

Average annual rainfall (mm) – 65.4

Google Searches for staycations – 37,650

Social media staycation hashtag posts – 1,510

Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 31.7 percent

Percentage of kids activities – 35.6 percent

The average cost of a family room (per night) – £93.43

Family holiday score out of 10 – 9.12

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