UK Hidden Gems 17+
Explore hidden gems in the UK
UK Hidden Gems Limited
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
iPhone Screenshots
Description
Uncover a world of enchanting locations, lesser-known attractions, and off-the-beaten-path destinations in the UK that will ignite your sense of adventure. Whether you're a local looking for hidden gems in your area or a traveler seeking unique experiences to escape the tourists, this app is your ultimate guide.
- DISCOVER GEMS
Explore over 1,600 hidden gems around the UK by browsing the map of the UK. Each gem features a brief description about it, an image, as well as directions (route opened automatically via Apple Maps) meaning you don't have to lift a finger.
- SEARCH A SPECIFIC LOCATION
Users can search for a specific location (town name) as well as the name of the gem if you already know it.
- WHAT'S NEAR YOU
Discover hidden gems which are right on your doorstep (and you had no idea!). We'll also tell you how many miles away the gems are from you.
- SEARCH VIA CATEGORY
Looking for waterfalls near you? Or maybe a secluded beach to escape the tourists whilst you're on holiday? Browse the category on the map to find specific types of hidden gems you want to explore.
- ADD TO BUCKET LIST
Keep a list of gems you really want to visit. Use the Bucket List feature to plan a trip or keep track of all the gems you want to visit.
- KEEP A RECORD
Once you tick off a hidden gem you've visited, it'll go into your Visited section and will also display the date you visited (meaning you can prove to your fellow explorers you visited that gem first!).
- EARN BADGES
Get rewarded with badges when you visit different types of hidden gems. Each badge has a Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum criteria, and are rewarded based on 1) how many gems you visit in total 2) how many different types of gems you visit (Bronze for 5 waterfalls, Silver for 20 etc).
- NEW HIDDEN GEMS
Each month, we release 5 new gems to our subscribers; meaning they'll be the first to know about any hidden gem before we post to our 2 Million + followers across social media.
- CHILD AND DISABLED-FRIENDLY
We know how important accessibility can be for explorers, that's why we have a child-friendly and a disabled-friendly icon displayed on those gems which we think are suitable. However, it's worth doing your own research as everybody is different.
Free users can browse our 100 free hidden gems across the UK, to get a feel of what it'll be like to become the ultimate hidden gem explorer. Whether you're looking to escape the crowds which rush to the same popular beach each summer, or to swim in peace at a secluded waterfall, UK Hidden Gems is the app for you.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s New
Version 1.2
Minor bug fixes
Ratings and Reviews
Nice idea, but overpriced
I like the idea and presentation of the app having seen clips on Instagram. But I can’t understand the £30 a year subscription valuation at all. There are no extra details about each place (where to park, tips, walks, history etc), pretty much just a photo and a link for Apple Maps. For reference that is more than the cost of the feature packed OS Maps app.
I deleted the app after an hour. Personally I would only consider subscribing if there was a large amount more detail on each location, or if the price was about £10 per year.
Developer Response ,
Hello Rich, thank you for your feedback. It's worth noting there is also a monthly subscription (£3.99, cheaper than a Costa Coffee!) which users can view the map. Thank you for your suggestions too as we are always looking to improve and make it better.
Nice idea but
I think this app is a lovely idea, I downloaded to have everything in one place. But most of the information is already available on their instagram, I will just save their posts to a folder and use that. I agree £3.99/month isn't crazy but considering they give it away free on instagram it seems silly to spend the money - I would subscribe for £1/month but not more.
Developer Response ,
Hello Tasha, thank you for your review. We do showcase hidden gems on our Instagram account, however we rarely provide the exact location unlike the app. Whilst you could save each of our Instagram posts and visit that way, that sounds like it would take up way too much time and planning. Whereas the app its all there for you. Simply save the gem to your bucket list and hit one button to open Maps and directions for you.
Subscription
Seems like a great app and very convenient to have it in one place but you can only access 100 walks unless you subscribe.
I understand 3.99 a month isn’t extortionate but it just seems unnecessary. I deleted the app as soon as I realised we only have 100 walks.
Reading the reviews, many people say the same. I wonder if there is a way for you guys to get around this subscription as I feel there would be many more frequent users, if so.
App Privacy
The developer, UK Hidden Gems Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- UK Hidden Gems Limited
- Size
- 43.8 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 13.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 17+
- Copyright
- © UK HIDDEN GEMS LIMITED
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- UK Gems - Monthly £3.99
- UK Gems - Annual £39.99