Most underrated tourist attractions

[JonMc]

Durham.

On our doorstep and massively under appreciated.

We were on the piss through there recently and a couple of the lads said something like “never realised how much Durham had to offer. I’m bringing our lass for a day out”. Lads that have lived in Sunderland all their lives ffs

The Cathedral certainly is on its own.

I reckon that lot of Durham folk do fully appreciate what they have but nationally but there are also a lot who don't - and nationally, it isn't the first place on anyone's lips. Even though there isn't a better example in the country.

 

[Curlyteeth]

The Cathedral certainly is on its own.

I reckon that lot of Durham folk do fully appreciate what they have but nationally but there are also a lot who don't - and nationally, it isn't the first place on anyone's lips. Even though there isn't a better example in the country.

Always does well in polls in posh papers like the observer. Probably not so much the tabloids. The county of Durham itself is not well known nationally imo

 

[longers]

I was a bit underwhelmed by the Epcot Centre in Florida but then met a dorty American lass in the English Village Pub and after sharing 6 pints was literally blown away.

 

[alanturing]

Ravello overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Up a big height and eating seafood in a restaurant where the waiter pointed out that the fisherman in his little boat in the sea was the one who caught what we were eating just a few hours before. Then walking down the mountain on a winding path. Paradise.

 

[Monty Pigeon]

Nyika Plateau, Malawi. African game, spectacular scenery, trout fishing in the dams, temperate climate.

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[JAZZMANB]

Those Edinburgh London dungeon shows
Good stuff

 

[black cat in france]

Les chateaux Cathares:
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[Hair Flick]

mainland Europe, La Defense and the Reichstag off the top of my head.

I can only guess you mean the arch at La Defense? It’s a soulless expanse of an area, even less about it than Canary Wharf. Can’t stand the place.

 

[Kevj]

Les chateaux Cathares:
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We visited Montségur on a recent holiday to the Pyrenees. Beautiful location, steeped in history.

 

[Hair Flick]

Seville cathedral blew my socks off. Especially the rooftop tour.

 

[Qwerty]

Teesdale, fantastic walks.

 

[black cat in france]

We visited Montségur on a recent holiday to the Pyrenees. Beautiful location, steeped in history.

Did you get to visit the church at Rennes -le-Chateau? It's become very touristy since the Dan Brown books but still worth a look just for the views.

 

[elder]

loads of places, particularly beaches that i've stumbled across here and there... some almost deserted but whether i've been in the surf or just sat on the sand they've all been as spectacular as each other.

 

[Kevj]

Did you get to visit the church at Rennes -le-Chateau? It's become very touristy since the Dan Brown books but still worth a look just for the views.

We didn’t get that far east unfortunately. We stayed in Tarascon Sur Ariege. We plan to go back so will keep this in mind. Thank you.

 

[peachy]

Northumberland. Best beaches in the country yet doesn't get that many tourists. Compare that to Cornwall for example. Beautiful countryside too

Sshhh.

 

[r@mside]

TV documentaries on tourist attractions. Visually stunning, celebrity guides, cheap and handy for the fridge.

 

[RestlessNatives]

Not sure if it's underrated but Iguazu Falls was something else. Loved it.

I think it's probably lesser known than underrated but I'd agree that it is absolutely stunning.

I'm going to throw Ullswater into the mix. There are some views of it that really are breathtaking. I actually swore out loud once when driving towards it and it came into view.

 

[rokerexile]

Cragside
Beamish

 

[Kobayashi]

Sir Walter Scott monument on Princes Street, Edinburgh. Best view of Edinburgh from the top, 360° including the castle.

 

[Fumf]

Part of problem for Escomb is that they built all those houses round it

Yeah, they're not attractive. The older buildings are lovely though. I know somebody who lives in the village and, when doing some work on their house, discovered a priest hole. The history of the place is very interesting.