Liverpool Named the Best Large City in the UK for a Holiday
The best and worst large cities for a holiday in the UK have been revealed, with a “lively” and “buzzing” destination coming out on top. Consumer watchdog Which? surveyed the experiences of 4,000 members to find the best large city for a UK holiday.
Liverpool – The Best City for a UK Holiday
The consumer experts analyzed 4,000 members about their experiences of visiting UK towns and cities in the last two years. Each of the destinations were ranked based on factors like accommodation, food and drink, cultural sights and tourist attractions, ease of getting around, lack of crowds, and value for money, with each given an overall score out of 100 per cent. Liverpool nabbed the top spot with an overall score of 84 per cent, beating capital cities like Edinburgh (83 per cent), Belfast (77 per cent), London (76 per cent), and Cardiff (72 per cent).
Cultural Delights of Liverpool
The northern city was given a full five stars in the cultural sights and tourist attractions category, thanks to its impressive range of cultural and historical attractions that stretch far beyond the Beatles. It also scored four out of five stars for factors like food and drink, shopping, accommodation, lack of crowds, and value for money. Which? respondents described Liverpool as “lively” and “buzzing” in their answers. One person said: “It’s got everything you could possibly want. Great for eating places, great for sights and famous places and very friendly people.”
Edinburgh and York: Tied for Second Place
Edinburgh and York tied for second place, with both taking five stars for cultural sights and tourist attractions. While Edinburgh received four stars for food and drink, shopping, ease of getting around, and overall value for money, York was also awarded four stars in categories like shopping, accommodation, ease of getting around, value for money, and food and drink.
The Bottom of the Table: Swansea and Leicester
At the opposite end of the table, both Swansea and Leicester were given an overall score of 58 per cent. Derby was the lowest rated large city in the study, as it was awarded an overall score of 56 per cent. The East Midlands city was awarded two stars for food and drink, accommodation, cultural sights and tourist attractions, shopping, and ease of getting around.
Final Verdict and Recommendations
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.”