Underrated places in the UK

[MaMaLa321]

I enjoyed reading the thread on overrated places (so strictly this is a TAAT, sorry) but would love to know where in the UK people think is underrated.
Mine is Nantwich. I'd live there like a shot.

Leicester

Leeds & Liverpool

Really hoping to see Cumbrian Coast/Western Lakes on here!

We've booked for the summer. Originaliy looking for actual Lake District but too pricey/low availability. Heard the Western side was much less touristy and uncrowded. Was certainly cheaper and seems plenty to do but we will see!!!

I don't know that it's underrated as such but Birmingham. Specifically the outskirts, there are some lovely areas.

Silecroft beach in Cumbria.

@Geminijust I live there and there are some real gems! It's beautiful and very, very different to staying in the National Park.

Agree with Liverpool. Lived there for a year and it's the only place that I'd love to move back to.

@Geminijust, like @cupsofcoffee I am local to the Western Lakes and the Cumbrian coast. If you get decent weather there's few places better. Loads to do either for couples or families, and you can easily visit the busier parts of the Lake District for an afternoon if you want to. If you need any recommendations, just ask...!

@cupsofcoffee - we'll be just down the road in Haverigg! From the research I've done there does seem to be lots to do and some of the lakes are still accessible for day trips. Also booked a couple of nights at the end in Cockermouth but actually wondering now if necessary, so may cancel that bit.

@MrsAlexanderHamilton - thank you! I'm starting to put together an itinerary - looks like we'll have no problem filling the week with beaches, lakes & the Ravenglass Railway (DS particularly wants to do that).

Chester 😍

[quote Geminijust]@cupsofcoffee - we'll be just down the road in Haverigg! From the research I've done there does seem to be lots to do and some of the lakes are still accessible for day trips. Also booked a couple of nights at the end in Cockermouth but actually wondering now if necessary, so may cancel that bit.[/quote]
Haverigg is literally just down the road from me - you'll love it! Check out Riva Gelato on the Harbour Lights campsite - homemade ice-cream and it's stunning with new flavours everyday.

The beaches are stunning - there's Hodbarrow Nature Reserve too (with an Aqua Park) and I'd definitely recommend braving the roads and taking a drive up to Ulpha (about 20-25 minutes away) - there's a beautiful bridge and a lovely little cake stop up on Birker Fell.

I'd also recommend driving up the coast to Bootle (another lovely beach) and further inland to Wastwater and Eskdale - it's really beautiful down there and there are some lovely walks (and pubs!). Stanley Ghyll Force is a great little waterfall as well, and you can swim/paddle in the rivers in Eskdale too.

There's some lovely woodland near Millom which has some great views out to the sea on a clear day. You could also brave Blackcombe and take a walk up there - again, amazing views when the weather is good and it's not too steep of a climb either.

Shropshire, the bordering bit of Cheshire around Nantwich I agree and the Staffordshire part of the Peak District which in my opinion is far lovelier and quieter than other parts. Also Staffs, the Rudyard Lake area and villages around the Churnet Valley.

We also ended up on an an accidental break in Herefordshire and I loved it.

@Geminijust, ah, The La'al Ratty! A rite of passage for every West Cumbrian child! Muncaster Castle is a really good day out too and very close to where you'll be staying. I see you mention Cockermouth, whether you stay there or not it's definitely worth a visit. A really pretty town with some lovely independent shops and some really great restaurants too.

Antrim coast

Staffordshire Peak District

@lachy

I don't know that it's underrated as such but Birmingham. Specifically the outskirts, there are some lovely areas.

I came on to say the exact same thing. There was a thread recently asking for recommendations on areas to live in Birmingham, and the number of responses that made it clear some people still think it’s the 70s was worrying.

The Marcher area - the border area between England and Wales - which includes the aforementioned Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

The beaches of Anglesey.

Liverpool.

Cardiff.

Abergynolwyn North Wales it is so beautiful.

@singsingbluesilver

The Marcher area - the border area between England and Wales - which includes the aforementioned Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

The beaches of Anglesey.

Liverpool.

Cardiff.

Yes to these too! We love the Penmon Peninsular on Anglesey.

Hull, great day out with kids. Stunning aquarium and several other good museums.

Glasgow.

Hull and surrounding area, and no, I'm not joking.

Oh I loved Birmingham the only time I visited as a uni student. Coming from London I couldn’t believe it when the barman only asked me for £5 for the giant cocktail with a sparkler I’d ordered

Not telling, I don’t want my happy place swarming with MNetters when I visit!

Magna in Rotherham.

Agree Castleford, Bakewell too.

Nefyn and Pwllheli. Many people seem to miss that peninsula of Wales, but I have fond memories. Haven't been in many moons though, so may be looking back through clouded memories.

Suffolk coastline
Shropshire
Worcestershire
Malvern