Where should you go on your next motorhome tour? It’s a question that begs a lot of deliberation, but we’ve got some inspiration to help.
Cost & Country Hotel Collection has analysed Google reviews to see which of the UK’s national parks is the most popular among those looking for a fun family outing.
There are 15 national parks across England, Wales and Scotland. These protected areas with special qualities receive more than 100 million visits every year. Each is unique, with some boasting historic sites, others offering scenic trails and all being home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country.
Northumberland claimed the top spot as the UK’s most popular national park. Nearby Bamburgh Castle has towered above the coastline for many thousands of years and attracts visitors en masse, yielding an average review score of 4.7 out of 5.
Alnwick Castle – another feature of the Northumberland park and famous for appearing in Harry Potter – received praise from visitors, with over 9,000 reviews. Other points of interest include Hareshaw Linn Waterfall, Kielder Observatory and Housesteads Roman Fort.
Second place was awarded to The Peak District, which gathered almost 50,000 unique reviews. Home to Baslow Edge and Froggat Edge, the national park offers some of the most breathtaking views in the country.
Chatsworth House, which resides within the area and stands as one of the most notable landmarks in Derbyshire, claimed 14,600 independent reviews, with an average score of 4.7.
The bronze medal was awarded to the UK’s only natural World Heritage site, the Lake District. With almost 50,000 unique Google reviews highlighting its natural beauty, users were particularly impressed by the Aira Force Waterfall. The magical set of falls sits within beautiful woodland and boasts an average review rating of 4.7 from 3,900 users.
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