Cornwall has been named the best family staycation destination, followed by the Lake District, Devon, and London.

Research of 2,000 parents revealed the top 20 places to go for a brilliant holiday on home turf - with Edinburgh, York, and Blackpool also appearing in the top 10.

It also emerged 45 per cent of those polled admit they won't go away with the kids without at least some access to a pool or the sea within a 10-mile radius.

The Lake District was voted the best destination for value for money, followed by Cornwall and Devon.

The research, commissioned by Premier Inn, found 53 per cent now go on more staycations than holidays abroad.

With a choice of beaches and a large number of events, there's no surprise that Falmouth is such a popular destination for Brits on holiday.

On the Falmouth Bid website, it says: (Falmouth has) "The strongest year-round events programme of any town in Cornwall. Surveys show that, out of 4 million visitors to Cornwall each year, 49% are motivated to travel by events/festivals which puts Falmouth at the forefront of event visits."

Following the findings, the hotel group has created a new map (Meet Inn the Middle | Premier Inn) to help you find the most exciting attractions at a convenient half-way point when meeting friends and family in a bid to make the school summer holidays easier.

A spokesperson for Premier Inn said: "With so many amazing places to visit in the UK this summer, we're happy to give parents some inspiration ahead of the upcoming school holidays.

"It can be hard choosing the right places that are suitable for everyone, which is why it's great that a lot of these places are just a car journey away.

"Not only do staycations promote relaxation and rejuvenation, but they also empower us to support our local communities and appreciate the wonders that lie just beyond our own front doors."

London was considered the best for attractions and activities, alongside Bath and Manchester.

But 68 per cent of parents try to find educational places to visit that their children will enjoy and find interesting.

Nearly half (48 per cent) of the parents surveyed - who all have kids aged 0-18 - said affordable accommodation options in a destination are important when it comes to planning the perfect staycation.

A good mix of restaurants and cafes (47 per cent) and free or cheap days out (44 per cent) also scored highly.

And 66 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll.com, claimed free days out in the place they are visiting is a decision maker when it comes to planning their staycation.

TOP 20 PLACES IN THE UK TO VISIT FOR A STAYCATION HOLIDAY:

1. Cornwall

2. Lake District

3. Devon

4. London

5. Edinburgh

6. York

7. Blackpool

8. Manchester

9. Newquay

10. Liverpool

11. Glasgow

12. Bath

13. Newcastle Upon Tyne

14. Brighton

15. Cardiff

16. Norwich

17. Birmingham

18. Kent

19. Portsmouth

20. Southampton