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Analysing factors such as the number of snow days, the average duration of Christmas markets, the number of cosy pubs and more, GO Outdoors has ranked and rated the most Christmassy areas in the UK.
The Cairngorms National Park averages 66.4 snowy days yearly, making it the UK’s best destination for a white Christmas. The snowy setting means visitors can enjoy a range of winter sports in the area, from skiing and snowboarding at Glenshee Ski Centre and Cairngorm Mountain Resort to scenic snowy hikes in the breathtaking Highland landscape.
Recording an average of 31.8 snow days annually, Aberfeldy is a beautiful destination for snow lovers. The town’s cosy winter cabins and snowy peaks make it ideal for a peaceful Christmas escape. Aberfeldy is home to Santa Day at the end of November. When the streets come alive with a parade featuring Santa and his herd of reindeer. At the end of the day, you can see the area’s official Christmas lights switch on in The Square.
Inverness averages 27.1 snow days per year, creating an idyllic festive atmosphere. Visitors can explore local attractions such as Brodie Castle, the setting for the festive November light show, and scenic views amid light snowfall, making for a classic winter wonderland experience.
Further findings:
Inverness is the best place in the UK to spend Christmas, with a Christmas adventure score: 9.86/10. The city is home to everything from cosy eateries to snowy natural landscapes. With 4.23 restaurants per 1,000 people, there are countless options to enjoy a festive meal or drink in an idyllic winter setting.
Dundee is the UK’s best location for a family-friendly Christmas with a family-friendly Christmas adventure score of 9.91/10. It is home to some of the UK’s most affordable ice-skating options, with Dundee Ice Rink charging just £7.50 for adult tickets and £7 for children. Over a third (37.5%) of Dundee’s pubs are child-friendly, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy meals.
Glasgow’s Christmas markets last the longest in the UK. They are open for 58 days.
Rank Location County Country Average annual snow days 1 Cairngorms National Park Highland Scotland 66.4 2 Aberfeldy Perth and Kinross Scotland 31.8 3 Inverness Highland Scotland 27.1 4 Stirling Stirling Scotland 20.6 5 Sheffield South Yorkshire England 15.8 6 Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland 14.3 7 Derry County Londonderry Northern Ireland 12.0 8 Perth Perth and Kinross Scotland 11.9 9 Mold Flintshire Wales 11.7 10 Caerphilly Caerphilly Wales 10.6
