Alnwick ranked among the UK’s most 'Christmassy' towns in new research

Alnwick has been crowned amongst the UK’s most ‘Christmassy’ towns and cities.

As winter approaches and festive cheer starts to fill towns and cities across the UK, new research has set out to find which locations truly offer the most magical Christmas experience.

Betway has ranked 37 UK towns and cities based on a range of festive factors, including average December snowfall and temperature, number of cosy cafes, and online engagement with Christmas-related content.

Ranking in 12th place, with average temperatures of 4°C and 7mm of average snowfall, Alnwick pairs crisp winter conditions with a vibrant mix of culture, events and activities throughout the season.

Alnwick in the snow. (Photo: Amanda Jayne Bird Art)placeholder image
Alnwick in the snow. (Photo: Amanda Jayne Bird Art)

The UK’s number one festive town was revealed as Bowness-on-Windermere, Bakewell where you are most likely to see a white Christmas, with Derbyshire coming second, and the city of York in third place.

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