Not all caravan or motorhome trips away this Christmas will be to the countryside, with many people utilising their leisure vehicles for city breaks.
Whether you’ve decided to escape all the usual excess of the festive period or are staying in your caravan or motorhome on a family member’s drive, there are beautiful streets to seek out in most cities.
From cobblestone charm to glittering seasonal displays, Leeds Locksmiths has put together a list of the most Instagrammable streets in the UK.
These thoroughfares are great as a backdrop to festive snaps or simply to enjoy on an after-lunch walk on Christmas Day.
London streets
The UK’s capital is always well-decorated for the festive period and the top six streets on the list can all be found in London.
Oxford Street has topped the hashtag count on Instagram with a whopping 1,020,700 tags on the social media site.
It is followed by Regent Street with 469,200, Carnaby Street at 425,000 and Portobello Road boasting 362,000.
While Bond Street and Neal’s Yard have 290,000 and 184,000 respectively, they’re particularly charming at this time of year.
Bond Street has previously been adorned with peacock Christmas lights and a display of crowns and tiaras celebrating the monarchy, while this year the spectacle has been sponsored by Chanel.
Edinburgh thoroughfares
Edinburgh is well-known for its Christmas vibes in the run up to the big day, so it’s probably not surprising that three of its streets feature on the list.
The first is Victoria Street, a winding cobblestone lane that’s said to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books.
With some 127,600 hashtags on Instagram, it’s the most photographed street in the Scottish capital and home to beautiful architecture and colourful shopfronts.
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Circus Row claim 22,600 and 20,000 hashtags respectively, with the Royal Mile forming a link between Holyrood Palace and the imposing castle on the hill.
Standout streets
Other streets across the nation you may want to visit if pitched up nearby during the festive season include Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent, which has racked up 56,600 hashtags, and The Shambles in York with 53,800.
Dorset’s Gold Hill, Lincoln’s Steep Hill and Ashton Lane in Glasgow all got an honourable mention, as did Newcastle’s Grey Street, which was designed by renowned architect John Dobson.
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