The UK's best hidden gem tourist attraction revealed
A new study has unearthed the country's best hidden gems for Brits and created a hotlist of underrated landmarks.
The research looked at the number of reviews, the tourist traffic per landmark and the cost of public transport to create the list.
So, where are the UK's best hidden gems?
According to the study, the Wasdale Emerald Pool in Cumbria is the country's best hidden gem.
Sometimes known as the 'Fairy Pool', the picturesque spot is formed by several small waterfalls and has a bright green colour.
Next on the list are the Birmingham Back to Backs. A museum operated by The National Trust, the Back to Backs are the city's last surviving back-to-back houses.
Built around a communal courtyard, the houses were occupied from around 1840 right through until the 1970s.
As they explore the historic houses, tourists will get a glimpse into what it was like to live there through the decades. The Back to Backs are only accessible via a guided tour so tourists will need to book their tickets in advance.
The third best hidden gem in the UK is Freshwater West Beach in Pembrokeshire in Wales.
Although the beach is quite popular with surfers, it's not nearly as well-known as other beaches in the area with just 234 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Tulleys Farm in Crawley just misses out on a spot on the podium, ranking as the UK's fourth-best hidden gem.
The family farm in West Sussex has a pumpkin picking patch, an annual Christmas Lights festival and escape rooms for visitors.
Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire rounds out the top five. A National Trust property, the Tudor Manor is known for its 'quirky character'.
The National Trust reveals: 'Seeing the tumbling architecture of Little Moreton Hall for the first time, engineers in 1990 could not believe their eyes.
'This timber-framed building, curled around with a scenic moat, has defied logic for over 500 years.'
Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh and Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire are also among the country's top 10 hidden gems.
Corin Camenisch, marketing and growth leader at SumUp, which commissioned the research, says: 'We created this ranking to spotlight some of the UK's hidden gems, places that are often overlooked in favour of the usual tourist spots like the London Eye or Buckingham Palace.
'By highlighting these underrated hotspots, we're hoping to show people spots they might not know about and spread the benefits of local tourism.
'These hidden gems often rely on tourism to sustain their operations, and by shining a light on them, we're hoping to ensure that local businesses can benefit from a steady flow of visitors, which is crucial for their growth and long-term success.'
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