A man visited the British city considered the UK’s worst for tourists and was enchanted by its beauty and wealth of attractions.

Derby, a town on the banks of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, was named in Which? survey as the ‘worst’ place to visit in the UK for a staycation.

The study surveyed 3,967 members, who were asked to rate the UK cities they had spent the night in at least once since April 2022. The results were split into small, medium and large cities.

But locals fought back against the dubious honor and the visitors’ claims. Reddit that the Derby is “dilapidated”. VisitDerby is also invited The metro to send a journalist to make their own judgment with a tailor-made itinerary.

Staying in a Holiday Inn, they enjoyed magnificent views of the River Derwent. The journalist found “an incredibly accessible city”, with “almost every destination” within a 10-minute walk.

A boat trip run by volunteers has been hailed as a great way to see Derby’s historic sites and riverfront, including Darley Park and St Mary’s Bridge.

The reporter was struck by the “thriving community of lovely people” he found there, passionate about their city’s history and was impressed by several notable attractions.

These include Electric Daisy, an “incredible urban garden event space”, and Small Print Company, a traditional typography and design studio that sells heritage prints.

Meanwhile, Derby Cathedral ‘defies all expectations’ with its light and bright Gothic decor, which includes a tower dating from the 16th century.

The city also has a rich cultural scene, much of which can be enjoyed free of charge, requiring only a voluntary donation. As part of the tour, he visited the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, noting that it has the most extensive collection of works by the 18th-century landscape and portrait painter Joseph Wright of Derby.

Bluebell Dairy Farm is listed as the town’s top attraction on TripAdvisor. Visitors can stop for coffee or homemade ice cream and meet various animals.

The farm is currently in season and will reopen during the February 2025 semester, according to its website.

A reviewer who visited us last year said: “Really enjoyed our visit with our granddaughter today. Lots of animals to see and other activities to do.

The town also has several well-known pubs, including The Brewery Tap, which offers real ales and locally sourced food, rated among the best on TripAdvisor.

Derby is also an ideal base for visiting the beautiful surrounding countryside, as it is located just 30 minutes from the popular tourist hotspot, the Peak District.