These are the 21 locations that have been voted the UK's best hidden gems

Do you have plans to visit any of these hidden gems? (Photo: SWNS)

Research into 2,000 adults has revealed the places around the UK that the public are most eager to see for themselves when restrictions are lifted, with 38 per cent of participants looking forward to exploring new getaways once permitted.

Among the top choices for a break are the Peak District and Yorkshire, with the Isle of Wight and Snowdonia also highly sought after for a peaceful holiday.

‘Excited to get back out there and explore again’

The study found that when it comes to what Brits are most looking forward to when revisiting their favourite locations, the views, new areas, the beach, eating fish and chips and taking photos scored the highest - and one in 10 even confessed to secretly looking forward to the inevitable service station pit stop.

The research was commissioned by tech giant Samsung who spokesperson Sharon Hegarty said: “This last year has seen a variety of different restrictions in place, advising us to stay home and stay local more than ever before.

“Let’s face it, there’s no surprise that whether it’s with families, households or in a group of six, we are excited to get back out there and explore again when it’s safe to do so.”

Looking forward to getting out the house

Post-lockdown, half of the study participants said that they are eager simply to get out of the house, while 29 per cent said they are happy to be spending time with family who they’ve not been able to see for a long time.

A fifth admitted that they’d never been on a staycation before until now - and 57 per cent of people said that leaving their local area and going back to their favourite UK holiday spots was at the top of their list for when restrictions are lifted.