The most savage and outrageous Tripadvisor reviews of top Cambs attractions

There are plenty of incredible sights to be enjoyed all over our beautiful county.

Whether it's the unique Fenland nature reserves, picturesque waterways or the historic architecture, we can't get enough of Cambridgeshire.

Sadly, however, not everyone agrees with us.

Travel site Tripadvisor ranks top tourist attractions, activities and destinations based on user reviews.

While several of our top attractions may have countless good reviews to speak of, there are always some people that go against the grain.

It's difficult to imagine why someone might hate Peterborough Cathedral or Wimpole Hall - but there are always bound to be some disappointed visitors.

Provided you follow social distancing rules, now could be a great time to visit these places again and give them your best reviews to show how great Cambridgeshire is!

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

A clear blue sky reflected in the ice covering Quy Water at Wicken Fen (Image: Anne Jedrzejewski)

As one of Britain's oldest nature reserves, Wicken Fen covers a wetland habitat and provides the opportunity to see rare species.

Fenland, farmland, marsh and reedbeds all combine in the Fen, which has featured on several BBC nature programmes.

Only one person on Tripadvisor has given the reserve a one-star 'terrible' review.

Julian Y said: "I had the misfortune to visit Wicken Fen yesterday afternoon. The only good aspects were a modern visitor centre and pleasant staff. The whole experience was marred by an inaccurate website, incredibly muddy paths, hides which were well past their sell-by dates and down muddy…"

He must have gone on a bad day.

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Peterborough Cathedral

Sitting at the heart of Peterborough is its gothic cathedral, which celebrated its 900th anniversary two years ago.

It was once the resting place of Mary Queen of Scots until her body was moved to Westminster Abbey in 1612 and it continues to dominate the centre of the city.

However, the cathedral isn't to everybody's taste.

Jamesb123 said it was a "bit boring", adding: "The buildings are nice to take pictures of but not much to do. Some people may enjoy looking around but for the modern people maybe give it a miss.

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Meanwhile, Noami F slammed the interior architecture as "below average".

She said: "I often visit cathedrals and abbeys when I go away. however, I was very disappointed with this one. Although the exterior is stunning in architecture the inside is below average."

We're assuming that it's opposite day and that "below average" actually means "really amazing".

Ferry Meadows

Of course there are absolutely no green, open spaces in Peterborough... (Image: Cambridge News)

The expansive green spaces of Ferry Meadows provide opportunities to walk, cycle, ride horses, fish or exercise.

Located three miles away from Peterborough's city centre, there are also three kids' play areas and several cafes.

However, one user, Andrew2080, took issue with the park.

He said: "Bikes travelling at speed on the paths with people walking, horse poo all over some paths, some paths are not wide enough for bikes."

Another, Jan, just thought the park was straight up underwhelming.

She said: "The scenery is not particularly impressive all things considered unless you are the kind of person who thinks a lake is beautiful purely because it is a lake."

Sorry Jan, we still think it's a pretty amazing lake!

Ely Cathedral

Soaring above Ely's skyline is its historic cathedral, which dates back to AD 672.

Hundreds of thousands of tourists venture to the site every year to admire its gothic style and octagonal tower, but not everyone is impressed.

Lots of people on Tripadvisor were angry about the admission fees, arguing that it should be free to enter.

Last November, user Michael F said: "Drove past here with my wife. She is a very spiritual Christian. Once in the door, we were told we would not even get to the rear pew unless we both paid a substantial sum of money each. I was shocked.

"We were informed we were welcome to visit the in-church shop. We did, It was full of overpriced rubbish and tat.

"I understand religious buildings have to pay bills but this 'house of God' is a disgrace and puts cash first. (Does the bible not state money is the root of all evil?)"

While it may be pricey, we think it's well worth the visit - and so do 2,000 other people on Tripadvisor!

Oliver Cromwell's House

The family home of English statesman Oliver Cromwell is a hit with tourists visiting Ely from England and beyond.

Its oldest parts date back to 1215, while the building itself was bought by the council in 1988 and refurbished for people to see how it may have looked when Cromwell was alive.

However, one Tripadvisor user, Andrew M, said there was "not much there".

"Felt like someone said they [sic], here's Cromwell House, I've got an idea, let's open it. And that's where the idea and resources ended."

Another, Tony A, agreed: "The house lacks all feeling and sense of Cromwell's era. It has been plaster-boarded to death and is a travesty of what a historic building should be.

"Creaking animatronics of people in rooms that lack information, context or interest. Where are the displays telling us what it was like to live in the 17th century from all perspectives?"

We've got to say that "travesty" is a little harsh.