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The UK City Named One Of Britain’s Best Staycations But Also ‘worst’ Places To Live

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The UK City Named One Of Britain’s Best Staycations But Also ‘worst’ Places To Live

The northern city is a great spot for a staycation, according to visitors. (Image: Getty)

Hull has been named the best staycation spot in Great Britain by a new study, after previously earning the dreaded title of being one of the UK’s “worst” places to live.

A UK-wide study by SumUp found that only Derry in Northern Ireland ranked higher as a staycation destination. The research took into account various cost-related metrics, such as the price of meals and entertainment, while also considering the level of recreational amenities such as museums, theatres, and green spaces.

Lauding the East Yorkshire city’s wealth of cultural treasures, the study said: “With a rich seafaring history and a thriving arts scene, it’s no wonder it ranks second on our list.

“This port city boasts intriguing museums, a cobbled Old Town, and stunning architecture, such as Hull Minster, which visitors flock to,” it adds.

“Kingston upon Hull also boasts a wide selection of reasonably priced leisure activities and the average price of a cinema ticket is just £6.00. Hull also has 10 vintage shops and 24 fashion designer stores per 100,000 people.”

Humber Dock marina in Hull. (Image: Getty)

“The city’s fashion scene also provides Brits with some of the best bargains, with the combined price of a pair of Levi 501s and a summer dress costing £88,” the fintech company found.

According to TripAdvisor, Hull has plenty to offer for families, groups and solo travellers, with The Deep aquarium ranked as the top destination for tourists.

Other notable attractions include the Streetlife Museum of Transport, England’s largest church Hull Minister, and the area’s iconic Humber Bridge among many others.

The staycation accolade is a major boost to the city after it suffered the shame of appearing in a list of the worst places to live in the UK once again last year. 

But though no resident wants to see their city named and shamed, the 48th place ranking in the 2023 ILiveHere poll marked a major improvement on its 24th place finish in 2022.

Hull city centre (Image: Getty)

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More than 100,000 people were surveyed for the annual poll, but the website says it’s an opportunity for residents to air their grievances in a lighthearted way.

This year, Hull also became the only place in Yorkshire to feature in the accompaniment to The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live Guide, which recognises areas that failed to make the cut for the main Guide but are seen as up and coming.

Hull previously made the Guide in 2017 during its City of Culture year, but writers were of the opinion that the city failed to fully capitalise on the exposure it received and public enthusiasm for its cultural scene at the time.

But editors now say that regeneration projects underway in the city focusing on the former Hull Docks suggest it could be on its way up.

They pointed to the Western Docklands development, including a new cruise ship terminal; and a new space for creative firms on Albion Square. Mixed catholic secondary school St Mary’s College was also singled out for praise, having recently being named the north’s best comprehensive by the outlet’s Parent Power supplement.

Hull’s popular suburbs like Hessle and Cottingham, which offers direct trains to London, also got a good write-up.

Hull is about three hours from London by train and approximately two to two-and-a-half hours from Manchester.

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