A seaside metropolis in Wales was dubbed the ‘worst’ in Britain, with folks saying it was ‘run down’ and ‘drab’, however one latest customer felt the title was ‘deceptive’
A Welsh cathedral metropolis that was dubbed as one of many “worst seaside cities” received over one YouTuber who visited thanks to 1 factor.
Residence to round 16,000 folks, Bangor in Gwynedd scored lowly for its food and drinks scene, buying and vacationer sights. Critics additionally slammed town’s seashores and worth for cash.
The BBC reported that some commenters known as Bangor “drab” and “run down”. Though folks dwelling within the cathedral metropolis hit-back on the ballot, stating that it has by no means been seen as a seaside resort, in contrast to locations similar to Llandudno and Rhyl.
As an alternative, town has garnered a popularity for its sixth century cathedral, Nineteenth-century college constructing, its Victorian pier and the Penrhyn Fortress. YouTuber Wendall visited town and was received over by its environment.
Bangor is situated simply miles away from the Eryri (Snowdonia) Nationwide Park. Its Garth Pier additionally stretches out into the Menai Strait overlooking Anglesey and the picturesque city of Beaumaris.
In a video on his channel, Wendall visited town’s bay. He stated: “Earlier than I got here to this small metropolis that has been given the title of the worst seaside city in Britain, I anticipated far worse than this, have a look at this idyllic setting. I’m beginning to suppose this could be just a little little bit of tabloid sensationalism, much more so than different locations I’ve been.
“That is fairly idyllic, the tide is out in the intervening time so you may have a little bit of seaweed and stuff however it’s peaceable and quiet. There’s new buildings and pathways and stuff for folks to stroll.
“I’ve been to all kinds of seaside cities and Bangor, it’s in all probability only a bit quiet and useless. Nevertheless it’s definitely not tough, not within the city centre and close to the water anyway.
“It’s been termed the worst seaside city and I instantly consider it like a dying vacation resort, however this isn’t really a vacation resort, it’s a city by the water however it’s not acquired all of the arcades, all of the empty vacation parks, I believe that title is deceptive.”
Wendall additionally visited town’s well-known Garth Pier. At 1,500 toes (460 m) in size, it’s the second-longest pier in Wales and ninth-longest in Britain. The YouTuber stated: “That is lovely.”
Fellow YouTuber Ed Chapman additionally praised town’s pier. On a video on his personal channel, Ed stated: “Now, this appears to be like lovely that we’re heading in direction of right here. Solar’s beginning to set now, attending to golden hour, and we’re heading onto the pier, which does look lovely. It appears to be like just a little bit extra form of historically seaside-y.”
Searching over the water from the pier, he added that the view was “spectacular” and “superb” earlier than dubbing the pier “beautiful”. Later within the video, he expressed his admiration for the college, calling it a “good” constructing and “very form of Hogwarts”.
Ed was left “very stunned” by town and stated Bangor, in his opinion, wasn’t the UK’s worst seaside city and “fairly underrated”. After the survey outcomes have been introduced, Bangor Metropolis Council hit-out on the ballot.
A spokesman stated: “It is disappointing to see Bangor Metropolis named as one of many UK’s worst seaside cities. Such rankings typically fail to seize the complete image and the distinctive charms that make Bangor Metropolis so particular.”
Different highlights emphasised by the council included the Storiel Gallery and Museum and Pontio Arts Centre and the cathedral. Commenters on YouTube spoke-out in favour of town.
One stated: “I’m Bangor born and bred. We’re NOT a ‘seaside city’ and have by no means been one.”
One other added: “We’re a really small college metropolis beside the ocean. We aren’t geared as much as be a seaside city – that’s locations like Llandudno and Rhyl. We’ve by no means had a sandy seashore and they’re shoring up the ocean defences down there atm [at the moment], which is an enormous job. Bangor is the gateway to the mountains.”
