Christmas is soon approaching and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit by booking a last-minute staycation. Never mind a holiday somewhere hot, travellers who want to embrace the chilly weather, there are plenty of great spots in the UK that are even more beautiful this time of year.

UK holiday experts Hot Tub Breaks have analysed the best UK towns and cities for a winter break.

The study examined hotel prices, average snowfall during winter, affordability of local restaurants, Instagram popularity according to seasonal posts, and Google searches for people inquiring about visiting the location during the winter.

Each factor was assigned a score out of 10, with zero being the worst for winter breaks and 10 being the best. Then, an overall index score out of 100 was calculated to produce a ranking of the areas.

Charlie Howes, director at Hot Tub Breaks said: “While it may be tempting to escape the cold weather and book a last-minute trip abroad, it can be costly or require too much time off work for many people – and most of us want to be close to home with loved ones during the holiday.

“There are many magnificent towns and cities to choose from, and you are likely to have a wonderful time with friends or family wherever you go.”

The best UK winter breaks and total index score out of 100: