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Ventnor Named One Of UK's Best Seaside Staycations

Ventnor has been named one of the best places in the UK for a Autumn or Winter seaside staycation.

The Isle of Wight favourite ranked 17th in a study by holiday firm, Park Holiday. 

The company analysed key factors - including the number of fish and chip shops, total number of places to stay within 2 miles, and average rainfall in November.

The average temperature in November, sunshine hours in November, and the beach/water cleanliness rating of each location were also considered.

Tony Clish, UK Director for Park Holidays, commented on the findings:    

“Following the doom and gloom at the start of the year, it’s great to see the increase in uptake when it comes to domestic getaways in 2020, with families, friends, couples and solo-travellers exploring the beauty that’s on our doorstep – even as the colder months creep in.  

“Luckily, the British coastline is gorgeous all year round, and from fish and chips to long walks along the sands, there’s plenty on offer for those that visit.  

“We’ve seen great demand across all of our parks for staycations throughout 2020 and in to 2021, so much so that we’ve recently extended the opening hours in some of our parks to accommodate those looking for a cosy, autumn/winter getaway.” 

Great Yarmouth, Bournemouth, Southend-on-Sea, Brighton and Margate claimed the top spots. 

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