Tynemouth named a rising star in UK travel after searches increase by 70%

Tynemouth has been named as one of 2024's rising star travel spots after a 70% boost in searches.

HomeToGo found Great British holidays are in demand for next year, with England, Scotland and Wales ranking as three of the ten most-searched locations for breaks.

Domestic holidays have been increasingly popular since the pandemic due to the cost of living and more people are choosing to stay closer to home to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Tynemouth made the top 10 for the biggest search increases coming in at seven behind Glenridding, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ross-on-Wye, Kendal, Norwich and Solihull.

The holiday rental site described the North East town as 'a seaside town with captivating coastal charm,' telling people to visit for 'the ancient Tynemouth Priory and Castle, the golden span of Longsands Beach, and the eclectic Tynemouth Market.'

It also put the median nightly price at £145.76.