While the possibility of travelling abroad for a summer holiday remains uncertain, many are turning their attention to the whole host of wonderful destinations within the UK.
Should all go to plan with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, indoor hospitality, hotels, hostels and B&Bs will reopen from May 17 and all coronavirus restrictions will be lifted from June 21.
Experts from OnBuy.com’s outdoor recreation department have used the online analytics tool SEM Rush to reveal where in the UK people are most searching online to potentially visit this year.
The total search volumes were divided by the corresponding population of each city and multiplied by the value of 100 to calculate monthly searches per 100 people.
Scroll through the list to see which destinations have come out top.
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1. York
York is the UK’s most searched location for a city break with 104 searches a month per 100 people. Famed for its Cathedral and haunted streets, this North Eastern city received a total of 168,980 Google inquiries into taking a trip, with 96,560 monthly searches for ‘hotels in York’. Photo: MarkBulmer/Shutterstock - courtesy of OnBuy
2. Bath
Bath is widely considered to be the most beautiful city in the UK with its Georgian buildings and cobbled streets. This city is best known for its Roman baths and natural hot springs which can still be enjoyed today. Famed for its restaurants, walks and historical sites there is something for everyone in this southwestern city. Photo: MarkBulmer/Shutterstock - courtesy of OnBuy
3. Inverness
Fourth on the list is Inverness, which received 13,440 searches per month, or 29 searches per 100 people. The Scottish city is the largest and cultural capital of the Highlands. Pictured is Inverness Castle. PA photo: David Cheskin. Photo: David Cheskin
4. Chester
Chester, in the North West of England, is the fifth most popular destination for searches, with 21,690 or 25 searches per 100 people. Founded as a Roman fortress, it's known for its Tudor-style half timber buildings. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS