The most affordable staycation spot in the UK has 'magical and intriguing' parks
Derry was voted the most affordable staycation spot
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A staycation is a great way to get away without breaking the bank and there is lots to discover in the country.
Experts have shared the most affordable places to holiday in the UK considering factors such as meal prices, entertainment expenses and cultural and recreational amenities.
Derry in Northern Ireland was found to be the best value in the research by SumUp, who reported the area boasts the cheapest coffee, averaging at £2.53.
It also offers a cultural experience with 32 landmarks to discover and a slew of art galleries.
Newport ranked highly for Wales
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Top 10 UK cities for an affordable staycation
1. Derry
2. Kingston-upon-Hull
3. Newport
4. Preston
5. Edinburgh
6. Cardiff
7. Stoke-on-Trent
8. Belfast
9. Liverpool
10. Sunderland
Derry is the home to historical sites as well as parks.
Visit Derry states: "Picture this, lush parkland and thick woodlands nestled amongst the backdrop of the historic Walled City.
"[It's] the perfect place to explore the great outdoors. Discover some of the region’s most magical and intriguing forest parks, filled with tasty tearooms and activities to keep everyone entertained. With two heritage tours - in Brooke Park and St Columb’s Park."
There is plenty of choice for your staycation no matter where you want to go as cities in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales all made the list.
Kington-upon-Hull and Newport were in second and third place respectively, with Newport boasting 45 per cent of its land defined as green space.
Product marketing lead at SumUp Corin Camenisch said: “With an increased focus on domestic travel, as well as the cost-of-living crisis still being prevalent, we wanted to highlight the most cost-effective cities for a staycation in the UK.
"Not only does this encourage budget-friendly travel, but it also encourages local spending and supports local businesses due to extra traffic and tourism.
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Edinburgh was the highest-ranking city in Scotland
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"While some of the cities in our report are popular hotspots among tourists, we hope to shed insight on budget-friendly locations that can also provide memorable experiences that are rich in culture without breaking the bank."
This comes as the most scenic holiday spots in Europe were shared and an exciting UK city trumped some of the most popular European cities.
London took the number one spot among the most beautiful cities in Europe, beating cities including Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Rome.