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Harrogate named one of UK's top staycation destinations

Tuesday, 21 May 2024 13:11

Harrogate has been named a top UK staycation destination.

Harrogate has been named among the UK's best staycation destinations for 2024.

The study, conducted by Which?, surveyed 4,000 members about their experiences when visiting UK cities and towns in the past two years.

Each location has then been rated out of five stars on a range of criteria, including accommodation, food and drink, cultural sights and tourist attractions.

The study also looks at ease of getting around, lack of crowds and value for money.

And Harrogate has been ranked at number seven in the 'medium cities' category.

Harrogate received four stars for its food and drink and accommodation offering, but just three for cultural sights and value for money.

Other notable Yorkshire destinations included were York and Leeds, who ranked number two and thirteen respectively in the 'Big Cities' category.

Liverpool came out on top.

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said:

"Whether you're after vibrant nightlife, world-class museums or a first-rate dining experience, our survey shows that the UK has a wealth of fantastic cities just waiting to be explored.

"Liverpool stood out among the UK's large cities for its fantastic cultural scene and buzzing atmosphere, beating London and the UK's other capital cities to take first place.

"For those seeking a more laid-back destination, Somerset is the place to be, with both Bath and Wells scoring highly, and each offering a wealth of historical and cultural sights."

See the full list via the Which? website here.

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