UK city with 'cosy pubs' and great walking trails named most festive region

UK city with ‘cosy pubs’ and great walking trails named most festive region

Posted by Admin November 13, 2024 Travel

As Christmas markets open up and down the country and people begin planning their festive getaways, experts at Go Outdoors have revealed the most festive regions in the UK.

Researchers have analysed factors such as snow days, the average duration of Christmas markets, and the number of cosy pubs. Based on these results, the team then ranked and rated the most Christmassy areas in the UK.

Glasgow’s Christmas market lasts the longest in the UK and is open for 58 days. Meanwhile, Southampton was found to have the most cabins per 30 miles.

However, the city home to the most festive region in the UK has everything from cosy eateries to snowy natural landscapes. Let’s not forget pubs such as The Clachnaharry Inn which offers cosy, traditional food like fish and chips.

The city also has winter attractions including the Brodie Illuminated light show and seasonal markets that offer local handmade gifts and holiday treats. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most festive regions in the UK.

10. Sheffield

Country – England

Hiking trails – 18

Google searches for Christmas walks – 340

Restaurants per 1,000 people – 2.54

Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.10

Cabins within 30 miles – 19

Christmas market days – 41

Ice skating rink – Ice Sheffield

Ice skating rink out of five – 4.4

Adult ticket price – £9.95

Average annual snow days -15.75

Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.09

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Snow on the mathematical bridge over the River Cam

9. Cambridge

Country – England

Hiking trails – 41

Google searches for Christmas walks – 90

Restaurants per 1,000 people – 2.81

Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.13

Cabins within 30 miles – 45

Christmas market days – 53

Ice skating rink – Cambridge Ice Arena

Ice skating rink out of five – 4.5

Adult ticket price – £12.50

Average annual snow days – 5.43

Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.18

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town view

8. Whitby

Country – England

Hiking trails – 30

Google searches for Christmas walks – 0

Restaurants per 1,000 people – 10.56

Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 1.03

Cabins within 30 miles – 7

Christmas market days – 3

Ice skating rink – Whitby Ice Rink

Ice skating rink out of five – 5

Adult ticket price – £10

Average annual snow days – 9.03

Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.19

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Aerial view of Dundee from Law hill

7. Dundee

Country – Scotland

Hiking trails – 14

Google searches for Christmas walks – 90

Restaurants per 1,000 people – 2.31

Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.11

Cabins within 30 miles – 54

Christmas market days – 46

Ice skating rink – Dundee Ice Arena

Ice skating rink out of five – 4.5

Adult ticket price – £7.50

Average annual snow days -9.64

Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.26

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Manchester Christmas Market

6. Manchester

Country – England

Hiking trails – 21

Google searches for Christmas walks – 510

Restaurants per 1,000 people – 4.24

Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.20

Cabins within 30 miles – 32

Christmas market days – 44

Ice skating rink – Skate Manchester

Ice skating rink out of five – 4.8

Adult ticket price – £17.15

Average annual snow days – 3.90

Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.29

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