As Christmas markets open up and down the country and people begin planning their festive getaways, experts at Go Outdoors have revealed the most festive regions in the UK.
Researchers have analysed factors such as snow days, the average duration of Christmas markets, and the number of cosy pubs. Based on these results, the team then ranked and rated the most Christmassy areas in the UK.
Glasgow’s Christmas market lasts the longest in the UK and is open for 58 days. Meanwhile, Southampton was found to have the most cabins per 30 miles.
However, the city home to the most festive region in the UK has everything from cosy eateries to snowy natural landscapes. Let’s not forget pubs such as The Clachnaharry Inn which offers cosy, traditional food like fish and chips.
The city also has winter attractions including the Brodie Illuminated light show and seasonal markets that offer local handmade gifts and holiday treats. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most festive regions in the UK.Â
10. Sheffield
Country – England
Hiking trails – 18
Google searches for Christmas walks – 340
Restaurants per 1,000 people – 2.54
Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.10
Cabins within 30 miles – 19
Christmas market days – 41
Ice skating rink – Ice Sheffield
Ice skating rink out of five – 4.4
Adult ticket price – £9.95
Average annual snow days -15.75
Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.09
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9. Cambridge
Country – England
Hiking trails – 41
Google searches for Christmas walks – 90
Restaurants per 1,000 people – 2.81
Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.13
Cabins within 30 miles – 45
Christmas market days – 53
Ice skating rink – Cambridge Ice Arena
Ice skating rink out of five – 4.5
Adult ticket price – £12.50
Average annual snow days – 5.43
Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.18
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8. Whitby
Country – England
Hiking trails – 30
Google searches for Christmas walks – 0
Restaurants per 1,000 people – 10.56
Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 1.03
Cabins within 30 miles – 7
Christmas market days – 3
Ice skating rink – Whitby Ice Rink
Ice skating rink out of five – 5
Adult ticket price – £10
Average annual snow days – 9.03
Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.19
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7. Dundee
Country – Scotland
Hiking trails – 14
Google searches for Christmas walks – 90
Restaurants per 1,000 people – 2.31
Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.11
Cabins within 30 miles – 54
Christmas market days – 46
Ice skating rink – Dundee Ice Arena
Ice skating rink out of five – 4.5
Adult ticket price – £7.50
Average annual snow days -9.64
Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.26
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6. Manchester
Country – England
Hiking trails – 21
Google searches for Christmas walks – 510
Restaurants per 1,000 people – 4.24
Bars and pubs per 1,000 people – 0.20
Cabins within 30 miles – 32
Christmas market days – 44
Ice skating rink – Skate Manchester
Ice skating rink out of five – 4.8
Adult ticket price – £17.15
Average annual snow days – 3.90
Christmas adventure score out of 10 – 9.29
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