The UK’s top eight family attractions for EV drivers have been revealed by Vauxhall*. With many Brits choosing to travel by car to reach their favourite family attractions, Vauxhall has provided peace of mind for EV drivers setting off on a family day out by compiling a list of the top family-friendly attractions within easy reach of EV charge points.
The list of Top Eight Family Attractions for EV Drivers, compiled by Vauxhall, includes a range of theme parks, zoos, a waxwork museum and more. Using research from the Visit Britain website, the official website for UK tourism, Vauxhall defined the shortlist of family attractions by comparing the EV charging facilities available on-site as well as the number of fast and rapid charge points within a one and five-mile radius of the location using data from Zapmap.
As well as the availability of charging facilities nearby, the other criteria used to identify the top eight family attractions for EV drivers includes their accessibility from the UK’s 15 most populated cities within the 325-mile (WLTP) range of the Vauxhall Grandland Electric. It can be charged from 20-80% in as little as 26 minutes from a 160kW rapid charger, the perfect time for a quick top-up during a family road trip.
Topping the list is the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, which is located on the B3022 Windsor/Ascot Road just two miles from Windsor town centre and is accessible on a single charge (325 miles) from 12 of the UK’s most populated cities. It was found to be the most convenient family attraction for EV drivers based on its offering of 34 RAW Charging fast charge points on-site, 19 within a one-mile radius and 45 rapid chargers within five miles.
Visitors using the on-site electric vehicle charge points will need to hold a valid priority parking ticket which can be purchased online at the LEGOLAND website or at the resort and bring their own cable to use the socketed charging bays.
In second place is Chester Zoo in Cheshire, sign posted off the M56 and accessible on a 325-mile charge from all fifteen of the UK’s most populous cities. Parking is free at Chester Zoo and you'll find 13 Pod chargers offering 26 Type 2 connectors, all delivering 7kW charging speeds for convenient top-ups while you enjoy the zoo's attractions.
Taking the third ranking is Madame Tussauds London. Situated on Marylebone Road, which is an extension of the A40, this iconic attraction is located within a 325-mile charge from 12 of the nation’s major cities and has 172 fast charge points in a one-mile radius, and 304 rapid charge points in a five-mile radius. Parking is not available on-site but can be found in one of the many nearby carparks.
Steve Catlin, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said:
“As the summer holidays commence, we know many families will be taking to the road for some fun days out, and we understand that having the peace of mind about where to re-charge their electric vehicle is a crucial part of the journey. Our research provides an easy guide of family friendly attractions across the country for EV drivers to choose from, all within the range of the New Grandland Electric from the majority of the UK’s biggest cities.”
Ramesh Ganeson, Vice President, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, said:
“We are the perfect family destination for a fun filled summer adventure – and are thrilled to have been recognised by Vauxhall as the top family attraction for EV drivers to visit. With our 34 RAW Charging EV bays on site, we are proud of our electric vehicle infrastructure which is available to all our priority parking ticket holders. We are pleased to announce we will be installing additional chargers later this year.”
To celebrate reaching the top spot, Vauxhall has teamed up with LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort to give one lucky family of four the chance to win free park entry, fast track wristbands, overnight accommodation at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotel plus free parking and EV charging. The winner will also receive the loan of a Grandland Electric for one week so they can arrive in style. For your chance to win and for full terms and conditions, visit www.vauxhall.co.uk/discover/legoland-competition.html
*Vauxhall ranked and shortlisted the family attractions published on the ‘Best sellers’ list on the Visit Britain website
**The research scored each family attraction across four criteria, with the overall score made up of the four categories:
- The number of charge points accessible on site at the attraction
- The number of fast chargers (7kW-22kW) within a one-mile radius
- The number rapid chargers (50kW+) within a five-mile radius
- How many of the 15 most populous cities in the UK were within a 325-mile distance from the attraction – with locations that could be reached from more cities within the distance scoring higher
