Whitby has been named among the top places in the UK to hold a Traitors-inspired getaway this autumn, thanks to its gothic atmosphere, dramatic history and famously spooky surroundings.

The UK has seen a rapid increase in interest in strategic game shows like The Traitors – the show has inspired our culture, from dinner parties to board games, with many Brits even swapping their nights out for nights in.

The series, along with other cultural shifts like the rise of analogue hobbies and multigenerational holidays, is now inspiring a new style of staycations: board game breaks.

The new phenomenon is seeing friends and family dedicate an entire trip to playing board games.

Whitby is a top place for a Traitors-inspired getaway due to its mystery, atmosphere and spooky settings.

placeholder image — Whitby is a top place for a Traitors-inspired getaway due to its mystery, atmosphere and spooky settings.

With the highly anticipated second series of The Celebrity Traitors set to air this autumn, searches for ‘traitors party’ have already increased by 121% in the past month and 307% in the past year.

For Brits looking for inspiration as to where the best places in the UK to visit for a Traitors-inspired get-together this autumn are, Parkdean Resorts has identified seven locations across the UK that offer the perfect backdrop for hosting a board gaming break.

Whitby features in the list as it has “just the right amount of mystery, atmosphere, and history for some Traitor-style plotting.

"With winding streets and an imposing abbey set on the clifftop combined with Whitby’s spooky connections to Dracula, the town is the perfect setting for a game night or weekend.”

Whitby looking very atmospheric as a sea fret rolls in over regatta. photo: Richard Ponter

The town came in at 6th on the list, which was topped by the Scottish Highlands.

Parkdean said: “In recent years, game shows like The Traitors have had the nation hooked; one of the reasons we suspect they have become so popular is because they tap into something we all enjoy, getting together and spending quality time with friends and family.

“Last winter we saw many groups hold Traitors-inspired gatherings, whether that be with friends, families or even work colleagues, and we expect a similar trend this year.

“The UK has so many destinations that provide the perfect backdrop for a games-inspired getaway – from the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands to the medieval atmosphere of Northumberland and the mystery of Whitby.”

To explore all Parkdean Resort locations, visit the Parkdean website.