British cities you like, but aren't the obvious ones

Mt61

I think every city has its bad points, tbh.
I love the docks, this time I couldn’t walk down due to my knees, so we just decided to get the bus back to my nieces apartment, luckily it took us all around the Albert docks on the way back 😊 number eight I think.

Number four bus goes around the Albert docks- well worth the £2.00 😊

Mt61

I love the different mixes of cultures, especially around Bold street.
Plenty of seating & always, someone will chat away to us.

Liverpool I meant to say

I love the different mixes of cultures, especially around Bold street.
Plenty of seating & always, someone will chat away to us.

I think every city has its bad points, tbh.
I love the docks, this time I couldn’t walk down due to my knees, so we just decided to get the bus back to my nieces apartment, luckily it took us all around the Albert docks on the way back 😊 number eight I think.

Gloucester has a reputation for being a bit rough, but the area around the Docks is great, with the Quays shopping centre and lots of great places to eat and drink. The area around the cathedral is also nice.

Every time DH is due to sing in Salisbury Cathedral we seem to be away.
The Novichok poisonings there turned me off the place for a while. Maybe I'll keep it in mind.

Oreo

Smintie

I love visiting Salisbury. It has beautiful architecture, but the small size makes it feel approachable and it’s never bo. The market is stunning, wonderful food and interesting finds. Strange little lanes, too small for a cart even but hiding gorgeous bakeries. Little cafes, big cathedrals and cobbles. The brewery still delivers beer via a dray, pulled by huge horses. It’s friendly and warm.

Oooh that does sound nice, I must make an effort to get there.

Lovely River Walks in Salisbury as well

Smintie

I love visiting Salisbury. It has beautiful architecture, but the small size makes it feel approachable and it’s never bo. The market is stunning, wonderful food and interesting finds. Strange little lanes, too small for a cart even but hiding gorgeous bakeries. Little cafes, big cathedrals and cobbles. The brewery still delivers beer via a dray, pulled by huge horses. It’s friendly and warm.

Oooh that does sound nice, I must make an effort to get there.

Grandma70s

Mt61

I love Liverpool, I love the Liverpool people, down to earth & very friendly.
I could listen to their patter all day long.

I didn’t know if Liverpool still has the bad image it used to have, but actually it is a beautiful city with much of interest to visitors. My son’s in-laws, from the Deep South (Surrey!) were very surprised by how much they liked it.

The city's bad image is probably from decades ago and it has reinvented itself and renovated many of its historic landmarks.

Cumbrianmale56

I've heard Dundee is on the up these days and the waterfront has been transformed.

I had a mini break there recently to see the new V & A and I can honestly say that I have never met friendlier people in my life. There is a lot to do.

Mt61

I love Liverpool, I love the Liverpool people, down to earth & very friendly.
I could listen to their patter all day long.

I didn’t know if Liverpool still has the bad image it used to have, but actually it is a beautiful city with much of interest to visitors. My son’s in-laws, from the Deep South (Surrey!) were very surprised by how much they liked it.

Leicester.

Richard the third obviously.

But also first class theatres and galleries. And lots of independent shops.

Great multicultural vibe.

It's heartening to see Birmingham mentioned in a few posts. The city centre is great, plenty of eateries to suit all budgets, and some wonderful concert venues (Symphony Hall is internationally acclaimed) and theatres. The city also has some lovely suburbs. So often the but of 'jokey' remarks by people in the media - who presumably only ever inhabit London and its environs.

RedRidingHood

Sago, nice to see a positive for Hull, have you moved far?
It's true it's a fairly deprived city although city of culture have it a boost. I just love the cobbled streets and architecture in the old town.
Also great for ferry over to the Netherlands.
It could never compete with the smart wealthy areas on this thread though.

We have moved across the river to Lincolnshire.

Had a lovely afternoon yesterday wandering around Lincoln.

I love Liverpool, I love the Liverpool people, down to earth & very friendly.
I could listen to their patter all day long.

Bury Sr Edmunds. Ely. Norwich.

I love visiting Salisbury. It has beautiful architecture, but the small size makes it feel approachable and it’s never bo. The market is stunning, wonderful food and interesting finds. Strange little lanes, too small for a cart even but hiding gorgeous bakeries. Little cafes, big cathedrals and cobbles. The brewery still delivers beer via a dray, pulled by huge horses. It’s friendly and warm.

Mollygo - yes Google says Bath is. Just an unusual one as it has an Abbey, not a cathedral.

valdavi

I don't think Bath's a city actually - the "cathedral" is Bath Abbey. Worked there at hospital and uni & never saw reference to City of Bath.

Bath, city, unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset,

I’d like to give a shout out to Leeds. Compared with most cities these days, the centre is thriving - I get the regular Leeds List email and the number of events on offer and independent businesses opening is mind-boggling. Lots of theatres and music venues, plus the Armouries, an impressive City Museum, the stunning library, the Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute (all free). When we visited the beautiful arcades in Milan we were told that they were inspired by the gorgeous ones in Leeds. The Grade 1 listed covered market, one of the biggest in Europe and birthplace of M & S, is filled with interesting stalls and eating places, and always busy.

I could make a case as well for its poor relation, Bradford, which is definitely on the up. It gets a lot of negative publicity, but has had a major facelift recently and is buzzing with City of Culture events. It’s also home to the second biggest literature festival in the country, as well as some beautiful Victorian architecture. It’s still a work in progress though, with some areas of the centre still in need of a bit of tlc.

Norwich a beautiful city and only a couple of hours on train from London. Norwich has it all. Beautiful cathedral, churches and riverside walks. Lots of places to eat, outdoor market, independent shops including Jarrolds which must be one of the few independent department stores left. Jarrolds has a lovely deli, champagne bar, seafood cafe as well as beauty, clothes, homeware, books etc - not to be missed if you are visiting the city.

I don't think Bath's a city actually - the "cathedral" is Bath Abbey. Worked there at hospital and uni & never saw reference to City of Bath.

Norwich, Wells and my home turf, Lincoln.

Winchester, Lancaster, Plymouth and Bath.

TerriBull

I think I'd like to add Canterbury and Shrewsbury to my list of Winchester, St David's and Harrogate, which isn't a city but a gorgeous town, talking of which Ludlow another gorgeous town, maybe they should have their own category.

I was about to mention Ludlow, lovely place. We used to go there with school to see plays, both out of doors and in the beautiful large church. I saw Murder in the Cathedral there.