Are you considering a last-minute UK getaway? With the ongoing cost of living crisis, it’s no surprise that many are choosing to holiday closer to home this year.
The UK is brimming with hidden treasures that, despite the unpredictable weather, can provide a fantastic family experience.
Outdoor specialists at GO Outdoors have unveiled their list of top family-friendly holiday destinations in the UK.
The team evaluated various factors such as the number of family-friendly holidays, restaurants and the average cost of a family hotel room to compile the results, reports the Express.
Each location was then given a score out of 10. Let’s delve into the full ratings. Here are 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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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
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
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
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
5. Norwich
Average annual temperature (ºC) – 10.5
Average annual rainfall (mm) – 40
Google Searches for staycations – 6,120
Social media staycation hashtag posts – 181
Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 28 percent
Percentage of kids activities – 16.9 percent
The average cost of a family room (per night) – £112.38
Family holiday score out of 10 – 9.15
4. Llandudno
Average annual temperature (ºC) – 10.5
Average annual rainfall (mm) – 64.6
Google Searches for staycations – 12,240
Social media staycation hashtag posts – 495
Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 36.6 percent
Percentage of kids activities – 22.7 percent
The average cost of a family room (per night) – £77.79
Family holiday score out of 10 – 9.34
3. Scarborough
Average annual temperature (ºC) – 9.9
Average annual rainfall (mm) – 42.7
Google Searches for staycations – 25,180
Social media staycation hashtag posts – 604
Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 42.9 percent
Percentage of kids activities – 25.8 percent
Average cost of a family room (per night) – £99
Family holiday score out of 10 – 9.46
2. Winchester
Average annual temperature (ºC) – 10.5
Average annual rainfall (mm) – 46.7
Google Searches for staycations – 6,310
Social media staycation hashtag posts – 95
Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 27 percent
Percentage of kids activities – 19.6 percent
The average cost of a family room (per night) – £88
Family holiday score out of 10 – 9.47
1. Canterbury
Average annual temperature (ºC) – 10.7
Average annual rainfall (mm) – 40.1
Google Searches for staycations – 63,880
Social media staycation hashtag posts – 49
Percentage of family-friendly hotels – 28 percent
Percentage of kids activities – 8.9 percent
The average cost of a family room (per night) – £91.67
Family holiday score out of 10 – 9.51