We consider ourselves a pretty patriotic nation. And why not? We have enough history, natural beauty and quirky corners packed into these fair isles to keep us busily exploring for several lifetimes.

Yet, according to a recent survey, twice as many of us Brits have visited the Eiffel Tower than Stonehenge.

Are we so obsessed with overseas holidays that we are overlooking our own national treasures? And if so, surely now is the time – with spiralling travel costs, the credit crunch and the weakening pound – to rediscover the best that Britain has to offer.

So, we have grilled our travel experts, polled you our readers and agonised over the options to bring you our countdown of Britain’s very best 50 sights.

Take a look. You might be surprised. And then tell us here - honestly - how many of our nation’s wonders have you actually visited?

Begin our countdown of the best that Britain has to offer