WELLS has been named as the UK's favourite destination in a Which? survey.

The city, which is one of the UK's smallest, achieved the status following a survey of 9,000 Which? members. They were asked to rate their experiences of visiting inland towns and villages in the last year.

Criteria included scenery, food and drink, peace and quiet, tourist attractions, and value for money. 

Wells scored 83 per cent, closely followed by Avebury, Wiltshire (82 per cent) and Corfe Castle, Dorset (80 per cent). 

The Somerset city is well known for featuring in major film and TV productions, including Hot Fuzz, Dungeons and Dragons and Wolf Hall. 

Film stars including Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth and Emily Blunt have also seen the medieval city's stunning sights.

A full five stars was scored for attractiveness and tourist attractions, whilst Wells scored four stars for shopping, scenery, food and drink.

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel said: "While the picturesque South West took the top spots, there are beautiful towns and villages in Scotland, Wales and from across England in the top ten - meaning there is a fantastic place to visit on your doorstep no matter where you live.”