Oxford named as one of the most popular cities in the UK

Among England's most awe-inspiring cities, with its ancient university, beautiful buildings and iconic Dreaming Spires, it is no wonder why it ranked so high.

The friendly and lively atmosphere is what Oxford is perhaps most well-known for among tourists and is a popular destination for those abroad or elsewhere in the UK.

With the warmer months approaching, why not add Oxford to your list?

In the last few days of the Easter holiday, experience a unique city tour with our free augmented reality trail.

Families can also enjoy the story of Ollie and Olive the oxen, as they go on a mission to learn more about Oxford’s communities.🤩 pic.twitter.com/6QHt8H05AU

— Oxford City Council (@OxfordCity) April 4, 2024

The top 10 most popular cities in the UK:

The following is for all age categories:

1. York
2. Edinburgh
3. London
4. Cambridge
5. Oxford
6. Brighton
7. Liverpool
8. Manchester
9. Portsmouth
10. Bristol

Among millennials, Oxford placed 9th.

Among gen x, Oxford placed 6th.

Among baby boomers, Oxford placed 4th.

Among men, Oxford placed 5th.

Among women, Oxford placed 4th.

See the full breakdown here.

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YouGov Ratings measures the popularity and fame of anything and everything, based on millions of responses from the British public. 

According to YouGov: "Based on millions of responses, and growing daily, YouGov Ratings provides a way to determine the nationally representative popularity score for thousands of things, from brands and products to companies and people."

Just last month, we reported how Oxford was more popular than tourist destinations including Ibiza, Naples and Budapest, according to Google Trends.