After months of anticipation, the results of the 2018 Telegraph Travel Awards are in.

We know that Cape Town is the world's best city, and New Zealand the world's best country, but what is Britain's top offering? Sit tight as we count down the UK's 20 finest cities.

20. Salisbury (-2)

Why?

Despite a turbulent year, Salisbury remains a favourite among readers. Telegraph Travel's Joanna Symons explains the appeal: "The largest and arguably the loveliest cathedral close in the country and the oldest working clock in Europe (in the cathedral). Turner and Constable painted here, William Golding drew inspiration for Lord of the Flies from his teaching years at the city’s Bishop Wordsworth’s school and Trollope’s Barchester is said to be largely based on Salisbury. The parish church of St Thomas and St Edmund houses the Doom painting - the largest chancel arch painting in England, dating back to 1475.

"The iron age hill fort of Old Sarum, just outside the city, is a good place for windy walks. There is a popular international arts festival each summer and, according to the Telegraph’s chief theatre critic, Dominic Cavendish, the city has one of the best regional theatres in the country in Salisbury Playhouse."