It’s officially the summer holidays and it’s set to be a busy summer with over 80% of Brits plan on going on holiday this year.* Many families are looking for a perfect city break staycation this summer.
With so many great cities to visit, it can be hard to know which best cater to children and babies. Considering this, the travel experts from Planet Cruise have indexed the best city breaks in the UK and worldwide for young families by looking at factors such as average elevation (for those pushing prams), safety score, average summer temperature, number of child friendly activities and number of parks.
From Liverpool to Rome, these are the world’s best city breaks for young families.
The top 10 UK city breaks for young families
| Rank | Location | Avg Elevation | Safety Score | Avg Summer Temperature(°C) | Child Friendly Activities | Parks | Total Score |
| 1. | London | 66 | 45.36 | 16.9 | 724 | 282 | 2.508 |
| 2. | York | 16 | 72.44 | 15.3 | 82 | 28 | 2.495 |
| 3. | Edinburgh | 118 | 68.76 | 13.5 | 218 | 24 | 2.224 |
| 4. | Newcastle | 57 | 61.97 | 14.7 | 62 | 21 | 1.870 |
| 5. | Cardiff | 55 | 61.97 | 15.7 | 85 | 28 | 1.659 |
| 6. | Liverpool | 26 | 51.59 | 15.5 | 112 | 35 | 1.657 |
| 7. | Belfast | 87 | 53.88 | 14.0 | 84 | 21 | 1.571 |
| 8. | Glasgow | 128 | 54.91 | 13.5 | 115 | 37 | 1.532 |
| 9. | Portsmouth | 6 | 55.71 | 16.5 | 65 | 10 | 1.502 |
| 10. | Bristol | 55 | 57.88 | 16.1 | 82 | 26 | 1.400 |
London is the best city breaks for young families
London comes in first place as the best city break for young families and takes second place on the worldwide leaderboard. With low elevation levels at 66, it will be perfect to push a pram around and not tire out the kids too quickly!
London by far has the largest number of child friendly activities with a total of 724 activities altogether. When visiting London, families won’t run out of fun things to keep their children busy. Or if you’re looking to relax, London also has the largest number of parks to visit at a total of 282 altogether.
York is the safest city for young families
For those looking to holiday up north, the historic city of York is a fantastic option for young families. York has the second lowest elevation, making it easy for little legs to navigate, along with the highest safety score (72.44) and the fourth most parks (28).
Explore the Shambles, which inspired Diagon Alley, play kings and queens as you stroll along the city walls, or spend an afternoon at Jorvik Viking Centre, where you can step back into the city of Jorvik and experience life during the Viking Age.
The top 10 city breaks worldwide for young families
| Rank | Location | Avg Elevation | Safety Score | Avg Summer Temperature(°C) | Child Friendly Activities | Parks | Total Score |
| 1. 1. | Tokyo, Japan | 22 | 75.85 | 24.4 | 386 | 641 | 3.722 |
| 2. 2. | London, UK | 66 | 45.36 | 16.9 | 724 | 282 | 3.404 |
| 3. 3. | Paris, France | 62 | 42.34 | 19.0 | 544 | 288 | 3.043 |
| 4. 4. | Rome, Italy | 123 | 50.34 | 24.4 | 754 | 117 | 2.947 |
| 5. 5. | Sydney, Australia | 53 | 65.92 | 13.3 | 233 | 84 | 2.918 |
| 6. 6. | New York City, USA | 19 | 49.24 | 23.1 | 451 | 283 | 2.872 |
| 7. 7. | Lisbon, Portugal | 51 | 70.19 | 21.4 | 370 | 64 | 2.814 |
| 8. 8. | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 0 | 71.53 | 17.2 | 232 | 41 | 2.803 |
| 9. 9. | Melbourne, Australia | 185 | 56.27 | 10.0 | 162 | 106 | 2.783 |
| 10. 10. | Singapore, Singapore | 14 | 76.92 | 27.1 | 276 | 154 | 2.727 |
Tokyo is the best city break for young families
Tokyo takes the top spot overall as the best city break for young families.
With the highest number of parks around the city (641) to spend time with your family, whilst keeping the costs down. The average summer temperature is 24 degrees, a perfect temperature to explore the city with a family.
Shinjuku Gyoen boasts manicured lawns and serene ponds, while Yoyogi Park is renowned for its golden-leaved ginkgo trees. However, if you’re traveling to Japan’s capital with kids, consider visiting the small Dinosaur Park in Shinagawa or Akagi Children’s Park, a hidden gem featuring an adorable elephant-shaped slide
European city breaks dominates the leader board
Four European cities make up the top 10 city breaks for young families worldwide. Including, London, Paris and Rome within the top five.
Paris comes in third place with a total score of 3.404 with an average temperature of 19 degrees throughout the summer, it’s a perfect city to wonder around with a young family.
Rome comes in fourth place with a total score of 2.947, it also has the largest number of child friendly activities with 754 activities altogether. If you’re looking to keep busy with your family on your city break, Rome may be the perfect place for you.
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