The top 10 trending British seaside destinations right now, according to Airbnb

From Harper's BAZAAR

Many of us are opting for a staycation this summer to one of the picturesque locations or coastal gems the UK has to offer.

Airbnb has revealed the top 10 trending British seaside destinations across the country which are making a welcome comeback.

Topping the list is Colwyn Bay, after seeing the biggest rise in Brits booking homes on the platform. The Welsh seaside resort, known for its famous beaches, is in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales, overlooking the Irish Sea.

Popular attractions include the conservation Welsh Mountain zoo, with panoramic views over Snowdonia and the picturesque North Wales coast. There's also Bodnant Garden which features 80 acres of garden in the Conwy Valley.

Other seaside destinations piquing the interest of British holiday-makers this year include Bridlington, a coastal town on the Holderness Coast of the North Sea (known as the 'Lobster Capital of Europe'), Bognor Regis in West Sussex, and Southend-on-Sea.

To celebrate these rising staycation destinations, Airbnb has teamed up with UK-based artists Beca Fflur and Minnie Small to create a series of bespoke, traditional-style postcards illustrating the attractions of the top 10 destinations.

Here are Airbnb's top 10 trending UK seaside destinations based on year-on-year booking growth between 12th and 18th July 2020:

1. Colwyn Bay

2. Bridlington

3. Minehead

4. Bognor Regis

5. Morecambe

6. Lowestoft

7. Tenby

8. Southend on Sea

9. Great Yarmouth

10. Ayr

Patrick Robinson, Director of Public Policy at Airbnb said: “Airbnb is helping turn the Great British summer staycation into an economic boon for coastal communities. As more Brits explore and rediscover the UK’s stunning seaside towns, hosts are re-opening their doors to provide authentic and safe stays that escape the crowds, while boosting their earnings and reigniting local economies."

Artist Beca Fflur has added: "I love that Colwyn Bay has become the top trending seaside destination in the UK this summer, as it holds so many great memories for me of past summers and I'm always keen to introduce new people to North Wales. I hope everyone enjoys the designs created by Minnie and I and that they inspire people to make the most of the beautiful seaside towns we have across the UK. Sometimes the perfect holiday destination is just on your doorstep."

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