Top UK theme park revealed as the world's most disappointing tourist attraction

For many adventurers, a bucket list is the ultimate reflection of their wanderlust - a mounting checklist of dreamy destinations and awe-inspiring attractions they hope to see in their lifetime.

But which tourist attractions have lost their magic, have become all-style and no substance, or, in an unforeseen turn of events, have become victims of their own success?

Radical Storage analysed over 95,000 visitors reviews across 200 of the most visited attractions in the world - and now, the top ten most disappointing tourist hotspots have been revealed.

The study revealed a whopping eight of the top ten most disappointing attractions are based in Europe, with the UK found to be the overall least satisfactory destination.

A popular theme park, based in Staffordshire, UK was revealed to be the most disappointing tourist attraction in the world - with 49.4 per cent of reviews being negative and 18 per cent of reviews touching on the theme park being overpriced.

Read on to discover the top ten global hotspots many tourists have no plans to re-visit any time soon.

Inspired by Disneyland's success in America, Alton Towers was transformed into a theme park in the 1980s.

With ten themed areas spread across 910 acres, Alton Towers - based in Staffordshire - is currently the UK's biggest theme park.

However, almost half of reviews (49.4 per cent) for the amusement park featured words indicating a negative experience. For context, the average rate of negative reviews in the study is 10.9 per cent.

Alton Towers had the highest percentage of reviews that specifically complained about value for money, at 18 per cent of all reviews compared to a 2.8 per cent average for the study.

After inspecting the reviews, Radical Storage found it's not the rides that often disappoint customers, but the customer service.

The Széchenyi Baths and Pool in Hungary’s capital Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe and has been a wellness tourist destination since 1913.

However, over a third (37.2 per cent) of people who left a review of the baths online reported a less than satisfactory experience.

The baths ranked third worst in the crowd and accessibility category, at 16.8 per cent of all reviews compared to the 4.4 per cent average.

Siam Park, based in the Spanish island of Tenerife, is Europe's biggest water park.

However, a visit to the "world’s best water park" is not universally enjoyable. Reviewers frequently mention the rude staff and accessibility issues.

Some reviewers mentioned feeling shamed due to their weight, and mentioned the park not being disability-friendly.

Overall, nearly a third (31.2 per cent) of reviews had something negative to say about their experience.

Time Out Market Lisboa, located in the 19th century Mercado da Ribeira, is a vibrant food hall that offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and kiosks, with a selection of Portuguese delicacies and international cuisine.

However, the food market has left sour taste in 28.4% of peckish visitors' mouths.

On TripAdvisor, many tourists reported the food hall to be 'overpriced,' 'overrated,' and 'overcrowded,' and not suited to vegetarians.

In fifth place is the popular Fontana di Trevi, based in Rome, Italy.

The renowned landmark is known for its stunning architecture and the tradition of coin-tossing for good luck.

Despite the hotspot being described as 'grand' and 'ornate,' around 24.6% of tourists found it to be too busy and reported issues with accessibility, as well as an 'unimpressive' view when the fountain's water is switched off during renovations.

Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel offers a sophisticated experience for both guests and seasoned players.

The three-star hotel offers everything from dinner, to virtual golf, to shopping, and much more.

However, 24 per cent of guests have reported issues with unsatisfactory service, inadequate cleanliness, noisy environments and poor quality food.

Based in Dublin, Ireland is the Guinness Storehouse, an iconic building that has been brewing the beloved stout for over 250 years.

The Storehouse is one of Ireland's biggest attractions, and it contains seven floors of sights, sounds and sensations.

The standard price for entry is €20, which includes a self-guided tour of the multi-level storehouse and a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar on the 7th floor.

However, 23.2% of stout lovers have described the brewery as a 'ripoff,' 'boring,' and 'overcrowded.'

Gardaland Park is a popular amusement park near Lake Garda in Italy, and offers a range of attractions, such as a water park, a SEA LIFE aquarium, and three themed hotels.

However, 23.2 per cent of visitors have rated it poorly due to issues like high entry prices, long queues, and a focus on thrill rides over other family-friendly attractions.

Coming in ninth place is Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers a comprehensive look into Ottoman art, history and treasures.

Despite its remarkably grand design and sprawling grounds, in total, 23.0 per cent of reviews of this large museum and library felt that the price of entry was too high.

Visitors to Istanbul may want to instead consider a visit to the Blue Mosque, which is entirely free.

Based in Washington D.C is the National Air and Space Museum, which contains a vast collection of historic planes, rockets, and other craft.

Despite it offering a fun and unique experience, 23.0 per cent of visitors reported finding the museum outdated or 'overcrowded' and 'overrated.'