{"id":211883,"date":"2025-06-25T01:37:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T01:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/211883\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T01:37:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T01:37:05","slug":"britains-top-staycation-destination-for-food-lovers-is-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/211883\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain’s top staycation destination for food lovers is revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRITAIN’S top staycation destination for food lovers has been revealed.<\/p>\n

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Cornwall <\/a>claimed the top three spots on Brits\u2019 foodie destination wish list \u2013 with St Ives taking first place.<\/p>\n

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Britain’s top staycation destination for food lovers has been revealedCredit: SWNS\"Aerial<\/a><\/p>\n

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St Ives, in Cornwall, was ranked in first placeCredit: SWNS\"Aerial<\/a><\/p>\n

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Brixham, in Devon, came in at fourth on the listCredit: SWNS<\/p>\n

Padstow and Falmouth followed closely, alongside Devon\u2019s <\/a>coastal town of Brixham, Blackpool <\/a>\u2013 often dubbed the \u2018Las Vegas of the North\u2019, and Norfolk\u2019s classic seaside spot, Great Yarmouth.<\/p>\n

The popularity of traditional seaside fare may help explain St Ives\u2019 appeal, as more than half (51 per cent) of UK holidaymakers opt for fish and chips while on a break \u2013 and the town even boasts the aptly named Fish Street.<\/p>\n

Other reasons for visiting these foodie destinations include trying a local delicacy (33 per cent), dining at a specific restaurant (32 per cent) and buying local ingredients (29 per cent).<\/p>\n

The research was commissioned by Sykes Holiday Cottages<\/a> as part of its annual Staycation Index report.<\/p>\n

To compile the locations for the top 30 list, the holiday brand used ONS data on the number of restaurants, cafes and mobile food services in UK towns and Tripadvisor insights on the amount of five star eateries and outlets per square mile.<\/p>\n

Dorset also featured three times in the top 30 foodie towns list with people wanting to dine in Bournemouth<\/a>, Lyme Regis and Weymouth.<\/p>\n

James Shaw, managing director of Sykes Holiday Cottages, said: \u201cFood is an essential part of the staycation experience, whether that\u2019s indulging in fresh seafood at the coast, browsing local farmers\u2019 markets, or seeking out a pub lunch.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are increasingly planning their holidays with their palates in mind \u2013 and that\u2019s great for local businesses across the UK.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing more and more holidaymakers prioritise local experiences over abroad escapes, and with so many flavour-packed places to visit in this country, it\u2019s no surprise that foodie travel is on the rise.\u201d<\/p>\n

The research also found holidaymakers are willing to travel <\/a>an average of 70 miles in the UK to try a certain cuisine or eatery \u2013 with one in 10 prepared to trek more than 150 miles.<\/p>\n

When it comes to eating out during their stay, traditional British pubs <\/a>remain the top choice for travellers (58 per cent), followed by independent local restaurants (52 per cent) and fish and chip shops (51 per cent).<\/p>\n

Others enjoy sampling tearooms (50 per cent), farm shops and markets (29 per cent) and eating from street vendors (24 per cent).<\/p>\n

Nearly one in five (17 per cent) said the enjoyment of their break is heavily influenced by what they eat, while one in 10 have rebooked a destination purely to go back to a favourite eatery.<\/p>\n

Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of those polled via OnePoll plan to have a UK-based break this year, while 71 per cent of Gen Zs<\/a> will – suggesting the younger generation are leading the way with staycations.<\/p>\n

Holidaymakers will typically go on three UK breaks this year, each lasting an average of six days.<\/p>\n

Reasons for choosing a staycation rather than going abroad include it being easier (38 per cent), less stressful (35 per cent) and cheaper (35 per cent).<\/p>\n

The most popular types of UK trips were revealed as city breaks (49 per cent), lakes and mountain locations (41 per cent) and beachfront holiday homes (40 per cent).<\/p>\n

Countryside walks (31 per cent), visiting local attractions (28 per cent) and exploring historical sights (25 per cent) are among the top activities Brits like to experience on a holiday within the UK.<\/p>\n

And while respondents tend to go away with their partner (67 per cent), children (29 per cent) and friends (23 per cent), almost one in three (29 per cent) say they\u2019re more likely to go on a solo break now than they were five years ago.<\/p>\n

James added: \u201cOur annual report takes a deep dive into the latest UK travel trends, and it\u2019s clear that staycations are continuing to grow in popularity \u2013 something that\u2019s welcome news to the communities across the country that rely on tourism.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow in its seventh year, the index shines a light on the evolving habits and motivations shaping domestic travel \u2013 from an apparent Gen Z UK travel boom to a rise in solo staycations and a focus on food while away.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrits are seeking more meaningful escapes and fresh adventures, all without needing a passport.\u201d<\/p>\n

TOP 30 UK LOCATIONS FOR FOOD<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St Ives, Cornwall
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Padstow, Cornwall
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Falmouth, Cornwall
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brixham, Devon
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackpool, Lancashire
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bournemouth, Dorset
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lyme Regis, Dorset
10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Weymouth, Dorset
11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St Andrews, Fife
12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Windsor, Berkshire
13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barnstaple, Devon
16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barnard Castle, County Durham
17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warwick, Warwickshire
18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Margate, Kent
19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Folkstone, Kent
20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tenby, Pembrokeshire
21.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alnwick, Northumberland
22.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
23.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Llandudno, Conwy
24.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broadstairs, Kent
25.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Southport, Merseyside
26.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loughborough, Leicestershire
27.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rochester, Ken
28.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Formby, Merseyside
29.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hereford, Herefordshire
30.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BRITAIN’S top staycation destination for food lovers has been revealed. Research of 2,000 adults revealed Cornwall claimed the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":211884,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5018,3,4],"tags":[1990,748,5023,1473,393,299,786,4884,1012,538,257,2465,17905,1144,712,820,18461,1014,21291,16,15,1764,2302],"class_list":{"0":"post-211883","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-britain","8":"category-uk","9":"category-united-kingdom","10":"tag-blackpool","11":"tag-britain","12":"tag-cornwall","13":"tag-devon","14":"tag-england","15":"tag-europe","16":"tag-food-and-drink","17":"tag-great-britain","18":"tag-holiday-tips-tricks-and-hacks","19":"tag-las-vegas","20":"tag-london","21":"tag-manchester","22":"tag-nevada","23":"tag-northern-ireland","24":"tag-scotland","25":"tag-section-newsuk-news","26":"tag-staycation-tips-and-ideas","27":"tag-travel-advice","28":"tag-travel-deals","29":"tag-uk","30":"tag-united-kingdom","31":"tag-wales","32":"tag-yorkshire"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=211883"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211883\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/211884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=211883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=211883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=211883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}