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The UK is packed with things to see and do, but some are far stranger than others. Across the country, there are countless destinations that push the boundaries of the bizarre, but which of these attractions are the nation's weirdest?

To find out, Betway Casino analysed 96,156 reviews across 40 of the UK's most unconventional attractions, ranking them based on how often visitors described them with words related to 'weirdness.'

The winner turned out to be a tiny city museum tucked away down a quiet street and housing no shortage of bizarre and macabre oddities from around the world.

Housed in a former call centre, the museum's collection showcases a varied mix of art, curiosities, and peculiar treasures from around the world.

From shrunken heads to occult paintings and objects. This attraction offers a truly eclectic experience, taking visitors on a one-of-a-kind journey into the macabre and whimsical.

The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities has been crowned the UK's weirdest tourist attraction. With 76.5% of visitor reviews highlighting its 'weirdness', this tiny museum in Hackney, east London, has no shortage of bizarre and macabre oddities from around the world.

The next guided tour, by the reclusive Viktor Wynd, which includes a glass of Absinthe, is taking place on Sunday, February 22, but they are held weekly. The following day there is a talk on famous freaks of yesteryear.

In the survey, 76.52% of reviews featured keywords relating to weirdness. One reviewer said: "This attraction offers a truly eclectic experience, taking visitors on a one-of-a-kind journey into the macabre and whimsical.

Morbitorium ranks in second place. Hidden away inside a 19th-century canal-side cottage near Caerphilly, visitors mention its 'weirdness' in over 64% of reviews. From witchy artefacts to voodoo dolls, it's a hidden gem for anyone interested in the eerie and unusual.

The Under the Pier Show completes the top three. This unique seaside attraction on Southwold Pier features nearly 20 hand-built machines, designed to create a whimsically surreal experience. Showcasing a collection of interactive machines created by inventor Tim Hunchkin, this attraction on Southwold pier offers an experience unlike any other seaside arcade.

From 'Rent-a-Dog', where visitors can walk a mechanical dog on a treadmill, or exploring the seabed aboard submarine simulator 'The Bathyscape', visitors are spoilt for choice thanks to the show's eccentric offerings. In fact, 60.83% of reviews highlight the 'weirdness' of The Under the Pier Show, describing it most frequently as being 'unusual', 'unique' and 'quirky'.

A La Ronde secures fourth place overall. Built in 1796 by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter, this sixteen-sided cottage was designed as a rural retreat in Exmouth, Devon. Now owned by the National Trust, it's filled with mementoes from their European Grand Tour.

Inside, visitors can explore the vast collection of souvenirs and the Shell Gallery, where more than 25,000 shells are arranged in intricate patterns and designs across the walls. Nearly 60% of reviews highlight A La Ronde's 'weirdness', with visitors describing it as 'quirky' 244 times, alongside frequent mentions of it being 'unusual' and 'unique'.

The British Lawnmower Museum rounds out the top five. Located in Southport, this multi-award-winning attraction is dedicated to the history of lawnmowers, including those once ridden by King Charles and Princess Diana, Brian May and Paul O'Grady.

Despite fewer reviews, 38.1% mention its 'weirdness', with visitors drawn to its eccentric displays, nostalgic charm, and uniquely British quirks. If you're looking to discover the everyday objects of the rich and famous, this museum is the perfect opportunity.

Following in sixth place is Dennis Severs' House. Created in 1979, this attraction lets visitors step into a home frozen in time, telling the story of an imaginary Huguenot family who had lived there since 1724.

Each room is filled with period objects and staged scenes designed to transport visitors to 18th-century London, where nearly 37% of reviews highlight its weirdly unique and eerie nature.

God's Own Junkyard ranks in seventh place. Tucked away in a salvage yard in Walthamstow is one of the largest collections of neon signs in Europe, where visitors can spend hours exploring the artwork on offer.

Packed with everything from film props and retro signs to disco balls and statues, it's an attack on the senses in the best way, with over 30% of reviews referring to its quirkiness.

Coming in eighth place isThe Forbidden Corner, which calls itself "the strangest place in the world." Designed to disorient and delight, this four-acre labyrinth of tunnels, secret doors and strange sculptures is tucked away in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Almost 30% of reviews describe it as 'weird', 'quirky', and 'unique', and it's easy to see why. The Forbidden Corner's peculiarities are hard to miss, offering visitors an experience where getting lost is part of the fun.

Portmeirion claims ninth place. Perched on a cliffside in Snowdownia, this whimsical tourist village looks and feels like it's been plucked straight from the Italian Riviera, with colourful buildings and stunning coastal views.

One of Wales' most popular tourist destinations, reviews highlight Portmeirion's distinct character, with 26.1% including keywords relating to weirdness, and visitors highlighting the village's surreal charm.

The Singing Ringing Tree completes the ranking of the UK's top 10 weirdest attractions. This musical sculpture overlooks Burnley, made from galvanised steel pipes that harness the wind to produce an eerie tune.

Its surreal design and unsettling sounds continue to captivate visitors, with 26.08% of reviews mentioning its 'weirdness'. Strange, mesmerising and unique, the Singing Ringing Tree is an experience like no other.

Sharing a flair for the unusual, unexpected, and unorthodox, each attraction on this list showcases a blend of imagination, character and bizarre appeal, proving that the UK is full of places that defy the ordinary, and are well worth exploring.