What's the worst place you've ever been in the UK?

[In2mindsss]

Ill go first.

Morecambe. Nice views but proper creepy.

Rhyl

Really? The WORST?

Has anyone else watched Turd Towns on YouTube? Its really depressing.

It's been struggling ever since the Channel Tunnel began drawing people away from the ferries.

Are you actually ok?? 🤔

It's known locally not to stop in traffic in Lye or you won't have any wheels left 🤣
Even the whole high street of Indian takeaways have evacuated, the area is not nice anymore.
I got off the bus on the bypass recently to wait for the next one, I NEVER feel worried about walking anywhere at night but there was something very unnervy about being in Lye by myself.

Wick mentioned a lot, can't disagree even though it's my home! For me lowestoft and peterborough are serious contenders.

Cardiff
Stanstead airport
Stratford

Why is blackpool any worse than any other of the derelict seaside towns we have on these fair islands?
I mean we are awash with these kinds of places, I would have thought that at least Blackpool has some kind of personality or vibe that the ghost towns dont. Am surprised to see so many voices against it!

I really like Dungeness, the weirdness appeals to me. I feel like I'm in one of those cheap 1960s post apocalyptic films. I am quite strange though.

Yeah, it will make a big difference if they do build a new one. It feels such a long bleak walk through the old terminal. The old station feels pretty unloved and haunted now too.

I remembered the mystery meat rolls I got in the bakers while I was there too 😅

Agnew park looked nice though and the miniature railway was quite charming

@PrettyLittleRose I’d rather spend a week in Guantanamo Bay than Blackpool !

Port Talbot
Wythenshawe shopping centre ("the civic")

Is that the lass who lives with her partner in a more or less deserted village and spends most of her time cooking?

I've seen her vids, and yes, they are emotionally touching in a sort of simple, peaceful way that makes me think that sort of lifestyle wouldn't be at all bad.

you must have seen a few sights and had some unique experiences

A LOT of poverty and privation. Romania the worst of all. Children thieving from sheer hunger the worst of it.

Agree - I had a job interview once in Luton and was pleasantly surprised. Friendly atmosphere. I was only there an hour or so though and had low expectations.

I also like Portsmouth, Whitby and Belfast mentioned by PP.

Agree on Slough though, can't think of a redeeming feature off the top of my head.

You won't be disappointed.

I grew up in Hagley and have many fond memories of nights out in Birmingham. I went last month with work and we very quickly abandoned the idea of a night out while we were there. It's a dump and actually a bit scary now. Why is all the area around BNS so awful?!

I found Holy Island very unnerving. I know that's kind of the point though. We paddled by St Cuthberts Island and the water was beautiful but it just felt so "off". There were quite a few people but everyone seemed oblivious to everyone else. Not in a selfish or inconsiderate type way, more in a they dont see them type way. Very odd. Plus everywhere stopped serving food at o'clock or sonething.

@BiteSizeByzantine ’Turd Towns’ is a funny title though 🤣

Oooh yeah. I used to have to travel there for work. Scenic journey, awful place

@In2mindsss maybe it’s the huge contrast between the front, with the attractions where money has clearly been spent on some of those, compared to the obvious deprivation anywhere immediately off the seafront. It comes as a big surprise if you aren’t aware of it.

Weston-super-Mare

Sorry it’s Blackpool again 🤦‍♀️Went there a day trip with son who was at Lancaster Uni. We lasted an hour…what a shit tip .

Those of you saying Oban and Illfracombe clearly lead sheltered lives sorry. They may not be phenomenal, and have suffered due to a decline in tourism but they are no way in the same league as some other places listed here.

About ten years ago, I had to go to Peterborough to work a night shift at a supplier's premises about 20 minutes walk from the station. I was offered a taxi, but my train got there quite early, so I walked. It seemed a bit grotty, but I didn't think much of it.

When I arrived, the staff there were horrified I'd walked, and acted like I'd genuinely risked my life.

I'm male, by the way.

I know exactly what you mean.