# UK Hidden Gems — Explore hidden gems in the UK > Guide to UK's secret spots, local food, parking, and unique stays. (iPhone/iPad app by UK Hidden Gems Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-hidden-gems/id6449970387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [UK Hidden Gems Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691282446) - Category: Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 95 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-07-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-hidden-gems/id6449970387/reviews.md ## What is UK Hidden Gems? Tired of the same old tourist traps? UK Hidden Gems is your ultimate guide to the most breathtaking, lesser-known places across the UK; from secret beaches and hidden waterfalls to magical forests and quirky staycations. - Explore 1,600+ Hidden Gems Zoom in on the interactive map to uncover handpicked hidden spots across the UK. See images, quick descriptions, and open directions straight into Apple/Google Maps with one tap. - Eat Like a Local Find over 3,200 cafes, pubs, and restaurants near each gem; from cozy post-hike pubs to hidden fine dining spots. - Find Parking, Fast Over 9,000 parking locations, including overnight and daytime options plus their parking fee (if there is one!). No more circling the block. - Stay Somewhere Unique Sleep in style close to hidden gems with 1,600+ staycations; think treehouses, shepherd huts, cabins, and cottages in the heart of nature. - Save Time With Our Itineraries: We have created 10+ ready-to-use 5 day itineraries expertly designed for National Parks, coastlines, countryside escapes and more. - Search & Discover Looking for something specific? Search by town, landmark, or even category (like waterfalls, castles, or secluded beaches).   - What’s Near Me? Find hidden gems right around the corner; complete with distance from your current location. - Plan Your Adventure Save your must-see spots to your personal Bucket List and tick them off as you go. Each visit gets recorded with the date so you can track your journeys. - Earn Explorer Badges Get rewarded for your curiosity! Earn Bronze to Platinum badges as you visit more gems and explore different categories. - Be the First to Know Subscribers get early access to 20 new gems every month, before they go live to our 3.5+ million social media followers. - Accessible Adventures Look for child-friendly and disabled-friendly tags on selected gems. (Always double-check accessibility based on your needs.) - Start Free – Explore 100 Hidden Gems Today Try our 100 free gems before unlocking full access. Whether you want to escape the crowds or discover a waterfall all to yourself, UK Hidden Gems helps you explore the UK like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Explore 1,600+ hidden gems - Find local cafes, pubs, and restaurants - Discover 9,000+ parking locations - Book unique staycations - Utilize 10+ ready-to-use itineraries - Search by town, landmark, or category - Save spots to a personal Bucket List ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | UK Gems - Monthly | $3.99 | per month | | UK Gems - Annual | $39.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 61) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-hidden-gems/id6449970387/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Not enough places *2026-08-21, version 5.0* I subscribed and will leave it for a few months see how many new are added .. right now it’s really low … it’s a great idea and want to be supportive but right now it’s not worth the money sadly .. surely allowing people to submit places would help Regardless if they don’t add a filter to switch off airbnbs or whatever they are I’m cancelling anyway . Bought the app for interesting places not to book someone’s house 🤯 ### 1/5 — Not Free *2026-08-21, version 5.0* Subscription required once app downloaded ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2026-08-15, version 5.0* Used this as a week away map is not good and really just didn’t like it as everything could be found for free ### 5/5 — actually a good app *2026-07-08, version 5.0* i really don’t get all the negative reviews on this app, i wish i had this app on my recent weekends away across the UK, the hidden gems are actually really good and the car parking spots are super useful! would reccomend this app to any young couples who love adventuring and weekends away - me and my boyfriend love it! ### 1/5 — Empty map *2026-07-06, version 5.0* There’s just hardly any hikes on the map peak district is empty ### 1/5 — Most aren’t hidden, a lot aren’t gems either *2026-07-04, version 5.0* Most of the POI aren’t hidden, for instance Derwent Water and Blencathra. Whilst there may be some special places most are the tourist traps the apps blurb says this will help you avoid. Nice idea, poor content ### 1/5 — Takes your money and now not working *2026-06-23, version 4.0* Paid for the app on Friday and used it for the day . Very disappointed to what it offers. Seems to be a glorified carpark finder. Sunday went to use the app and now it does not work. !!!! Cannot load it. ### 1/5 — Not much on there *2026-06-15, version 4.0* Not really a lot to look at mostly just places to eat. ### 2/5 — Not a lot on it. *2026-06-15, version 4.0* Mostly Restaurant ads not many hidden gems. ### 1/5 — Warning - App free, but subscription needed. *2026-05-02, version 4.0* Nice idea, but I can get the same by researching things on Google for free. The fact that this involves a monthly or yearly subscription should be made clear to save downloading the app and finding out the first time you open it. Yes you get a few free ideas the first time, but given that the majority of these involve a trek of 100 miles or more, they’re not actually much use to me on a daily basis. Okay for some, but not for me I’m afraid. ## Frequently asked questions about UK Hidden Gems ### What does the UK Hidden Gems app do? This app serves as a comprehensive guide to discovering lesser-known, breathtaking locations across the UK. It helps users find secret beaches, waterfalls, magical forests, and unique staycation options, moving beyond typical tourist destinations. ### What are the key features of UK Hidden Gems? Key features include an interactive map with over 1,600 hidden gems, a directory of over 3,200 local eateries, more than 9,000 parking locations, over 1,600 unique staycation options, and 10+ pre-designed itineraries for various regions and themes. ### How much does UK Hidden Gems cost? The app offers a free trial, allowing users to explore 100 hidden gems. Full access to all features and gems requires an in-app purchase, with subscribers gaining early access to new gems each month. ### What kind of places can I find with this app? You can find a wide variety of 'hidden gems' such as secluded beaches, waterfalls, magical forests, quirky staycations like treehouses and shepherd huts, cozy pubs, fine dining spots, and unique accommodations close to these natural or unusual attractions. ### Can I plan my trips with this app? Yes, the app is designed for trip planning. You can save must-see spots to a personal 'Bucket List,' track your visits, and utilize over 10 expertly designed 5-day itineraries for National Parks, coastlines, and countryside escapes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.0 — 2026-06-25 Improvements to search and app performance. ### 4.0 — 2025-06-30 Save Time With Our Itineraries: We have created 10+ ready-to-use 5 day itineraries expertly designed for National Parks, coastlines, countryside escapes and more. ### 3.0 — 2025-05-08 Food and Drink locations. Over 3,200 great places to eat. Everything from budget eats to some special fine dining. ### 2.1 — 2024-05-22 We have now added over 9,000 parking spots across the UK as well as over 1,600 staycation recommendations. This release includes a couple of small performance fixes. ### 2.0 — 2024-05-02 1,600 staycation recommendations for all along with over 9,000 parking locations for subscribers ## Apps similar to UK Hidden Gems | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Discover Scotland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-scotland/id825651986) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Travel | | [Sykes: Book Holidays You Love](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sykes-book-holidays-you-love/id1263445398) | 4.6 (410) | Free | Travel | | [Split My Fare - Train Tickets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-my-fare-train-tickets/id1522925871) | 5.0 (26) | Free | Travel | | [Historic Scotland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historic-scotland/id878966660) | 4.1 (7) | Free | Travel | | [North Coast 500](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-coast-500/id1435606012) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [iWalk Cornwall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalk-cornwall/id739048330) | 4.3 (12) | Free | Travel | ## Related topics [uk hidden gems](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/uk-hidden-gems) · [forest holidays uk log cabins](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/forest-holidays-uk-log-cabins) · [hidden gems](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hidden-gems) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*