Portsmouth is named one of the best family fun areas, according to new Argos research

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New research has revealed the best family friendly UK cities

New findings has highlighted the best family friendly cities in the country - and this Hampshire spot has made the list.

Argos’s UK Summer Hotspots Index has analysed 84 towns and cities across the country to reveal the ‘family fun capitals’.

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The research looked at factors including the cost of a family day out, access to parks and green spaces, child-friendly museums and local interest in family activities, with each place receiving a score out of 100.

Sat in fourth place is Portsmouth with an impressive score of 51.7/100 with the study showing residents have access to 3.22 parks, public gardens or playing fields within a 1km radius. The city is also home to seven child-friendly museums making it among the top spots.

Residents and visitors can explore attractions including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Natural History Museum.

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