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Win! Hunt for the UK's most loved local gem...


Gem [dʒem] n: anything or anyone thought to be especially good; something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth.

The UK is full of local gems - a tucked-away restaurant or deli, a beautiful building, a perfect pub, a favourite site of natural beauty... The discoveries that make us love where we live.

For your chance to win £500 in shopping vouchers, share one of your local gems by making and uploading a short video of it. You don't need to be a pro - it's easy, even use a mobile phone. You can also view and rate videos in the gallery. The local gem with the highest score will win.

UpMyStreet's local gems - get inspired

The George Tavern
Our local! - Victoria,
London
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J McCarthy
Jeweller since 1798 - Westminster, London
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The grand prize

The winner will receive £500 in Love2Shop vouchers - valid in 75 retailers, including House of Fraser, Comet and HMV. They can even be spent on theme park tickets, hotel stays and much more!

Recent entries

Strutton Ground
Westminster
London, England
Posted by: Rob
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Indigo
Cambridge
England
Posted by: Jen
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Hoxton Square
Hackney
London, England
Posted by: Jose
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Gluttons
Camden
London, England
Posted by: Sam
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