Salisbury Cathedral is named the best value attraction in the UK

It was compared to 14 others in the UK

Author: Sophie CridlandPublished 30th Jul 2021
Last updated 30th Jul 2021

Claiming the crown as the UK’s best value attraction is Wiltshire’s Salisbury Cathedral.

Based on it’s quality of reviews and cost of admission our city’s very own Spire has been named number one.

For just £9 you can get inside the building and see an original copy of the Magna Carta, dating back to 1215.

It also has 99.39% positive reviews.

Salisbury Cathedral cloisters

Cotswold Motoring and Toy Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water is the second-best value attraction, followed by London's Tower Bridge.

Many people are considering a UK staycations this summer and are no doubt eyeing up the best attractions, historical sites and landmarks this country offers. However the cost of trips to these places can often add up.

To provide some handy insights on the best and worst value attractions in the UK, Money.co.uk analysed review data and price of admission to compile a Value Score.

THE UK'S WORST ATTRACTIONS

Some of the worst value attractions were Marble Arch Mound. In total six attractions feature in the top 10 worst value, with London Zoo, SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and even Buckingham Palace also on the list.

Outside of London, a zip wire in Wales that costs £99 to ride, Cornwall's Eden Project and historic Warwick Castle and Edinburgh Zoo are also some of the country's worst value attractions.

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