York named UK’s best big city for a staycation by Which? readers
Cobbled alleys, medieval stained glass windows and a mixture of independent shops and restaurants are just some of the reasons why York has been ranked as the best large city for a domestic holiday, according to a new annual survey from Which?
The cathedral metropolis was rated 86% by members of the consumer group who visited the city – with top ratings for its food and drink offer and cultural attractions.
Belfast came in second place on 85%, followed by Edinburgh, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Despite a dazzling array of cultural attractions and some of the best restaurants in Europe, London was the seventh favourite large city for Which? members to visit.
The top-rated city of medium size was Cambridge with its “historic college buildings” and “well-kept gardens” on 81%. The home of one of the UK’s most prestigious universities was followed by Canterbury, Winchester, Chester and Harrogate.
The best place for a domestic break in a smaller settlement was Wells in Somerset, which garnered 88%, in part due to its “epic endeavour of ecclesiastical architecture”. St Davids in Pembrokeshire and Bath came a close second and third place, followed by St Andrews in Scotland and Ely in Cambridgeshire.
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Members of Which? were asked to rate 56 cities and towns and give them scores out of five in seven categories: food and drink, accommodation, cultural sights, shopping, ease of getting around, lack of crowds and value for money.
Not all areas were as warmly received by domestic tourists, with Aberdeen getting 59%, which was the lowest rating for a large city.
Southampton and Plymouth were rated 61% and 63%
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