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Charming UK town named most family-friendly holiday destination
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
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