This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more York was named the friendliest place to enjoy a staycation in England. (Image: Getty) Summer holiday planning couldn't be easier as Britons only need to look at their doorstep to find the ideal destination for a friendly and relaxing staycation .
Last year, York was crowned as the world's most welcoming destination, surpassing other popular locations such as San Sebastian and Australia's Gold Coast. Booking.com utilised its vast array of reviews and data to identify the world's most welcoming city and identified York as the best spot for the perfect city break.
A representative from Booking.com commented: "Celebrating the best of Britain, travellers can transport themselves back to medieval England when travelling to York." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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