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'Worst' UK place for family holidays named with 'no attractions' for kids

A new holiday index has revealed the best and worst destinations for family staycations in the UK, with one popular city being named the 'worst' place to go on a family holiday

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Newport has been named as the least family-friendly destination in the UK(Image: Getty Images)

A new holiday index has dubbed a popular UK city as the worst place for a family staycation.

The study, conducted by Go Compare, ranked Newport in Wales at the bottom of the list for family-friendly holidays.

The research considered factors such as family-friendly accommodation, attractions suitable for kids, and hotel cost trends during term time and school holidays.

While Kent was crowned the best spot for a family getaway, Newport was deemed the least appealing due to its limited offering of just 72 family-suited hotels and 20 child-friendly attractions.

Following closely behind were two other Welsh cities, Cardiff and Swansea. Despite Cardiff's vibrant cultural scene, it fell short with only 70 family-friendly hotels and 85 kid-appropriate attractions.

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Newport has just 72 family-suited hotels(Image: Getty Images)

Similarly, Swansea, known for its stunning beaches, may disappoint families seeking a city break with its mere 97 family-suitable hotels and 59 all-age attractions.

All three locations also saw a significant price hike of 47% during peak holiday periods. Scotland's Aberdeen and Glasgow are hot on their heels, also posting a whopping 31% rise in prices out of term time.

Go.Compare's travel expert Rhys Jones spilled the beans on the results, revealing that Kent's pole position was a bit of a shocker: "Kent taking the top spot in our staycation index is surprising as it's not often the first place that comes to mind when we think about holidaying in the UK."

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Cardiff also made the list of the least family-friendly destinations(Image: Getty Images)

"Destinations like Cornwall or the Lake District tend to be considered more. Despite this, Kent has quietly positioned itself as a fantastic choice for families, offering a range of accommodation and attraction options while remaining affordable."

The five lowest-ranked staycation spots

1. Newport
2. Cardiff
3. Swansea
4. Aberdeen
5. Glasgow

Top five family staycation locations

1. Kent
2. Norfolk
3. Suffolk
4. East Sussex
5. North Yorkshire

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