Lincoln has been named the Man Cave Capital of the UK.
A man cave, which has seen a rise in popularity over the past few years, is a room or part of a home used to relax and pursue hobbies, away from the rest of the family.
Last year people in the UK searched for man caves (and 652 related key words), an average of 85,000 times a month.
New search engine analysis by experts at Mobile Annexe has crowned Lincoln as the kingdom of the man caves.
Last year, man caves were searched an average of 1,230 times a month in the city.
When we take the population into account, that’s an average of 1201 searches per 100 thousand residents a month – the highest in the UK.
Norwich came second with 985, and Mansfield third with 913.
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Ranking: |
Place: |
Average Monthly Searches Per 100k Residents |
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1 |
Lincoln |
1201 |
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2 |
Norwich |
985 |
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3 |
Mansfield |
913 |
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4 |
Worcester |
907 |
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5 |
Preston |
840 |
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6 |
Wrexham |
799 |
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7 |
St Helens |
779 |
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8 |
Chesterfield |
762 |
|
9 |
Gloucester |
746 |
|
10 |
Burnley |
739 |
Gary Clayden-Smith, from Mobile Annexe, said: “With a rise in homeworking following lockdown and Covid, it’s understandable that people want a dedicated place to escape work.
“A man cave can be the ultimate place to do this, a place to escape and connect with your inner child – whether that’s through gaming, creating, or even just playing.
“I’m not surprised at all that interest remains high as, after all, who doesn’t like a bit of me time.”
Gary has these top tips for creating a man cave:
- Find Your Purpose: Figure out the main goal of your man cave, whether it's a place to watch sports, play video games, work out, or pursue hobbies. This will allow you to pick the perfect design and layout.
- Personalise the Space: Put your personality into your man cave with things like posters and collectables. From movies, to music, to sport, make the area your own.
- Beverage Station: Make sure you’re never in need of a drink with a dedicated bar area. Add a mini-fridge or cooler and stock it with your favorites, whether it's craft beer, wine, or soft drinks.
- Multi-Functional Design: Add features that allow for different activities. For example, a fold-down table could be used as a gaming station and a workspace, and a big TV is great for movie nights or gaming marathons. Really work on making the most of the space you have.