Uk towns that have been a (surprise) let down to you

[Joey Shabadoo]

And levelling up my arse.

I believe you get foundation garments that do the job.

 

[MontyVeda]

Not at all. That's not what I said. I was objecting to the sadistic glee which SOME sometimes display on this topic, ignoring the very real issues behind the appearance/situation.
And levelling up my arse.

maybe you're mistaking a light-hearted creative slating for something more sinister... or must we take everything entirely seriously all the time?

 

[matticus]

Skipton. Used to be ace now a slave to traffic. Bit sad.

That just shows how much these things can be down to perception!
(from the Pleasantly Surprising thread):

Skipton.

Amazing centre for a week in the countryside - a selection of flat and vv hilly routes available - and a lot more gentrified than I'd expected, without horrendous prices! [this was 2020, BTW ... ]

Also, it's interesting how many posters complain about a town's traffic levels. I rode to/from Skipton, and always avoided the busier roads, so I was totally unaffected by traffic. If I'd travelled there by car ... well maybe I too would be moaning about the traffic!

 

[dan_bo]

That just shows how much these things can be down to perception!
(from the Pleasantly Surprising thread):



Also, it's interesting how many posters complain about a town's traffic levels. I rode to/from Skipton, and always avoided the busier roads, so I was totally unaffected by traffic. If I'd travelled there by car ... well maybe I too would be moaning about the traffic!

Fair point well made

 

[Petrichorwheels]

That just shows how much these things can be down to perception!
(from the Pleasantly Surprising thread):



Also, it's interesting how many posters complain about a town's traffic levels. I rode to/from Skipton, and always avoided the busier roads, so I was totally unaffected by traffic. If I'd travelled there by car ... well maybe I too would be moaning about the traffic!

Skipton IS nice. I thought it boring as a kid (have vague idea mum and dad sometimes sneaked us thro the border to yorks as holidays were different, stuff open in yorks that shut in lancs)

 

[Mike_P]

it's interesting how many posters complain about a town's traffic levels. I rode to/from Skipton, and always avoided the busier roads, so I was totally unaffected by traffic. If I'd travelled there by car ... well maybe I too would be moaning about the traffic!

Skipton is pretty well bypassed if you do not need to go through the place but I suspect a lot of people use it as a break in their journey.

 

[Petrichorwheels]

Skipton is pretty well bypassed if you do not need to go through the place but I suspect a lot of people use it as a break in their journey.

Yep as was kinda pointed out upthread, folks complaining about traffic clogging are very often clogging.
If i go to skipton it's by bus or bike, sometimes train.

 

[Cavalol]

Telford: Although maybe not the first-choice tourist destination of some people, I always found the place strange and the people a lot less friendly than nearby Shrewsbury.

Bakewell: Looks stunning, but some really odd attitudes from the publicans. Wouldn't ever go back.

 

[MontyVeda]

Telford: Although maybe not the first-choice tourist destination of some people, I always found the place strange and the people a lot less friendly than nearby Shrewsbury.

Bakewell: Looks stunning, but some really odd attitudes from the publicans. Wouldn't ever go back.

When I was a younger I'd walk into many a pub in my hometown and the bloke behind the bar would scornfully ask Are you a student? instead of asking if I'd like a drink. Seems a lot of people that work in hospitality really aren't cut out for the role

 

[figbat]

Still got ace pork pie shops mind.

That reminds me - Melton Mowbray. Best pork pie shop ever, but other than that (and being located amongst some lovely surroundings) it's largely forgettable and well below the charming, quaint town I was expecting.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Norwich

 

[vickster]

Norwich

I'd say the opposite, I was in Norwich recently for a day, loads to see, do, good places to eat, drink, reasonable parking, a very fine cathedral.
Melton Mowbray certainly uninteresting, even more so for a non meat eater (although I did have an enormous teacake at the place specialising in pork pies!)

 

[AndyRM]

I'd say the opposite, I was in Norwich recently for a day, loads to see, do, good places to eat, drink, reasonable parking, a very fine cathedral.
Melton Mowbray certainly uninteresting, even more so for a non meat eater (although I did have an enormous teacake at the place specialising in pork pies!)

I like Norwich too, just a shame it's a PITA to get to. The market in the town square is fab, as is the arts festival.

 

[steveindenmark]

Dover...I was hoping for great fish and chips. Then I remembered I was in Dover. Denmark. 🙂

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

I'd say the opposite, I was in Norwich recently for a day, loads to see, do, good places to eat, drink, reasonable parking, a very fine cathedral.
Melton Mowbray certainly uninteresting, even more so for a non meat eater (although I did have an enormous teacake at the place specialising in pork pies!)

Granted - the Cathedral was interesting with a knowledgeable person guiding us. Castle was closed and anyway so tarted up (and being further tarted) it could have been built yesterday. Museum next door was OK but I'm not a big museum fan. Nothing of any interest in Norwich lanes but we did miss Elm Hill (I think it's called). Probably do that last check on Google Images perhaps as I won't be going back to Norwich.