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Lots of us have problems with where we live, but a city was dubbed the worst in the UK after locals called it a "dump". A survey conducted by Which? involved nearly 4,000 individuals sharing their experiences of visiting UK cities between 2022 and 2024.

They were each scored on criteria, including accommodation, food and drink, cultural sights and touristattractions. A score was then calculated based on visitors' overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend a city to others. Coming last was Derby, a cathedral city on the banks of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, which scored just 56%. It scored a dismal two stars across various categories, including food and drink, accommodation, cultural sights, tourist attractions, shopping, and ease of getting around, ranking it 62nd out of 62 evaluated locations. Visitors criticised the East Midlands city for its lack of appealing activities and attractions, labelling it the "worst large city in the UK to visit". This vote came after a local poll in 2018 that asked residents if they agreed that the Derbyis a "dump", with 54% saying yes.

Derby is home to a number of attractions, including the 16th-century cathedral, the 18th-century Gaol, the Museum of Making in the Silk Mill, Pickford's House Museum, the Museum and Art Gallery, and the arboretum.

Locals voiced their agreement with the unflattering assessment of Derby, describing life in the "neglected" city as less than ideal.

Business owners and residents point out that the city centre is littered with boarded-up shops, and there's a stark lack of leisure and entertainment options. They also spoke of an increase in crime and homelessness.

Tony Dickens, 76, who moved to Derby from Burton-on-Trent, told the Mirror: "I can't think of anywhere off the top of my head that deserves it more. The amount of industry that used to be here. Take Rolls-Royce out and there's nothing. There's nothing in Derby but traffic."

One woman, who asked to remain anonymous, argued: "Derby has half of what we need, really. I feel like we've put our faith in the wrong people, and our regeneration plans have been ruined.

"Our shops are shut and there's homelessness everywhere. It's not exactly appealing to anyone visiting us. You come off at the bus station or by train, and you get greeted with a ghost town some days. The city has just been neglected."