Lincolnshire has been listed as one of the fastest growing UK holiday destinations.
The county – which is divided between East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber – has seen a 70 percent surge in people keen to visit.
The new figures are based on searches for hotel stays in 2023 according to travel experts Expedia which has produced a list of tourist hotspots in time for Easter.
Lincolnshire County Council also revealed that its Visit Lincolnshire tourism website also saw excellent growth in 2023.
The website – which provides ideas on places to visit, stay, eat and drink, achieved an increase in user traffic up 61 percent in 2023 compared to 2022.
The rise in interest could be due to the county’s record-breaking temperature of 40.3C in Coningsby on July 19 2022.
But there are many other things to love about the county such as its rich history, stunning coastline and beautiful countryside. Top tourist attractions in the area include its stunning Lincoln Cathedral as well as Lincoln Castle.
Cllr Colin Davie, executive councillor for economy and environment at the county council, explained what he thought was driving the renewed appeal.
He said: “Lincolnshire has always been known as a destination for our fantastic coastline and historic city, but we’re working hard to put the whole county on the map for tourists.
“In our beautiful countryside and busy market towns, there are truly unique experiences including cycling, walking, golf, birdwatching, manor houses, historic airfields and independent shops.”
Cllr Davie added: “The list goes on! Our Visit Lincolnshire website had more than a million views last year as visitors are inspired to book their stay.”
Other trending UK hotspots were Brighton, Swansea and Durham where searches were up by 75 percent, 75 percent and 60 percent respectively.
