New research reveals the UK’s most romantic city break destinations, from Brighton to Bath.
The study by Bounce analysed cities across the UK on factors such as the number of romantic hotels, romantic restaurants and romantic activities to reveal the UK’s most romantic city break destinations.
The UK’s most romantic city break destinations:
|
Rank |
Town/city |
Area (km2) |
Romantic Activities (per km2) |
Romantic Restaurants (per km2) |
Romantic Hotels (per km2) |
Average Hotel Cost [2 Night Stay] – GBP |
Searches for “romantic things to do” |
Romantic City Score /10 |
|
1 |
Brighton |
31.5 |
2.4 |
4.7 |
1.3 |
£242 |
1,110 |
8.00 |
|
2 |
York |
33.7 |
2.6 |
3.5 |
1.6 |
£372 |
3,450 |
7.69 |
|
3 |
Bath |
24.2 |
4.2 |
3.8 |
1.9 |
£452 |
1,860 |
7.47 |
|
4 |
Canterbury |
12.8 |
2.3 |
3.4 |
1.4 |
£248 |
290 |
6.95 |
|
5 |
Edinburgh |
119.0 |
2.4 |
2.3 |
0.9 |
£424 |
3,220 |
6.63 |
|
6 |
Oxford |
32.7 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
0.7 |
£348 |
1,710 |
6.00 |
|
7 |
Chester |
23.6 |
1.8 |
2.8 |
0.9 |
£310 |
420 |
5.79 |
|
8 |
Manchester |
98.5 |
1.0 |
1.6 |
0.4 |
£308 |
5,390 |
5.58 |
|
8 |
Lincoln |
27.5 |
4.4 |
1.5 |
0.7 |
£260 |
230 |
5.58 |
|
10 |
Liverpool |
123.0 |
1.2 |
1.6 |
0.3 |
£278 |
2,300 |
5.47 |
The city of Brighton ranks in first place, with a score of 8.00 out of 10. The seaside resort is renowned for its diverse community, vibrant music, and art scene. Brighton scored highly for its romantic restaurants with a total of 149 establishments (4.7 per km2), and also its affordability (£242 for a two-night stay).
Second place goes to the ancient city of York. The charming buildings and spectacular cathedral make this city the perfect choice for a romantic break with your other half. The city is home to 55 hotels that are great for couples, equating to 1.6 per km2. York is also the third highest-rated city for three other factors, its romantic restaurants, activities, and Google search interest.
Bath ranks in third place, with a score of 7.47 out of 10. Named after its Roman-built bathhouses, Bath has become a popular choice for fine dining, with inclusive package deals and afternoon tea breaks. Bath scored high for its couples attractions, with a total of 101 things to do (4.2 per km2), including numerous spas, museums, and beautiful city walks.
