Peterborough! The UK's Worst Place To Live 🇬🇧

Welcome to Peterborough, supposedly one of the worst places in the United Kingdom. Peterborough is currently ranked 2nd in the list of worst rated places so I spend the day here and try find out if it's true. I arrived with zero knowledge of the place so anything I saw was a complete first impression, I even spend the night here in Peterborough's worst rated hotel to get the full experience. So then let's find out what Peterborough is like! Is it really as bad as they say?
Thank you Timmy for showing me around the city! Check out his channel!
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Thank you also Fish for joining me again! Check his video out
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[@NeonSpinnner]

Ben you travelled around Afghanistan, but not Lincoln Road at night?💀

[@BackpackerBen]

Don’t wanna push it to far do I

[@yugster78]

Not a lot of difference between the 2 to be fair.

[@monicanath4859]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoFuSoA]

First question having watched 1 minute of your video. Where is your girl? Is she in the video?

[@samual3006]

​@JoFuSoA No she's not.

[@Josh-ek9pw]

Hey Ben, thanks for taking the time to interview me and my mate. All the best

[@BackpackerBen]

You bet Josh! Thanks again mate!

[@paolothepug6096]

Good to see Joe again, you make a good duo, be good to see you both abroad.

[@BackpackerBen]

Top lad fish

[@greenbunnyinabongo7299]

Peterborough turned a friend of mine from lifelong church goer that wouldn’t eat with his elbows on the table Into a raging crack headed pin cushion And he only went for the weekend

[@BackpackerBen]

Whatttttt 😮‍💨

[@rafd3593]

Are you on drugs?

[@Davethanks]

Peterborough was my closest City for a few years. There are some incredibly beautiful British villages very nearby just up the A605. Thatch cottages, acreage, working farms, stately homes and the like. The city centre never had anything other than the fairly modern and well stocked shopping centre

[@yugster78]

I m also small town outside Peterborough used to go into the city centre for nights out all time about 20+ years ago. was a decent place with lots of stuff to do. Don't even recognise the place any more.

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Luton= Andrew Tate 😮😮😮

[@monicanath4859]

That sounds beautiful ❤!

[@kevinengland7444]

Thankfully Stamford is close by. A white refuge.

[@user-ot9st6zx3s]

@@kevinengland7444Hopefully stays like that. Starting to see a change in Oakham lately

[@simonbirch5726]

As a Brit living in Ontario Canada, I can confirm Peterborough Ontario is a shit hole as well. Must be in the name.

[@ghosthdel3098]

I am a born and bred British lives in peterbrough. I havent work since i was 35yo. Now that i am 50 i dont see the point of working and getting taxed. I live modestly, dont wear branded clothes but able to save up from the benefits money i get and could go on holiday to magaluf and tennerife at least once a year. Let the kids who want to work and get taxed but for me i would rather get the free money. There is a reason why immigrants from developing countries want to move in to the UK, free money to start off their life

[@jameson9750]

Harsh 🎉

[@ArmandoBellagio]

🤣 It didn't look all bad though

[@unelectedbureaucrat2003]

​@@ghosthdel3098 I spend my benefits on booze and crack but if I didn't could've saved up to go Ibiza. I'm studying though so not quite as useless as you

[@ghosthdel3098]

Why are you being so rude? what have i done to you? each to their own, this life suits me however it might not suit you as you will have bigger bills with all the booze and cracks you consume. Dont be so rude just because you are hiding behind your computer screen. I hope Karma will get you in this life or next.

[@scottishsamba]

It’s great to see Mr.Fish! He’s such a cool dude. And I’m happy to know you are travelling together. 😊

[@deandjakovic54]

Another great video. Cool to see you touring the UK with Fish

[@61hink]

That guy cracked me up when you mentioned Luton. He gave up. It's bad here, but not as bad as Luton.

[@BackpackerBen]

Number 1 🚀

[@WellRaverOfficial]

I can confirm this I was once mugged in Luton high street at 6pm! Got a nice trip in the Ambulance! Only needed a few stiches though and I was OK. I only had £20 on me@@BackpackerBen , Another time the biggest Asian guy I have ever seen came across the road right in front of me and said "what are you doing walking in front of me you cunt". Luckily though he left me alone after saying that. One of the three lads ([I'll just say that) grabbed my wallet and I saw that lots of people were walking by so I tried to hold on to the wallet, thinking that "at least one person would do something". Answer was no -nobody gave a fuck and eventually I got punched and knocked to the floor! I was warned though "do you want me to knock you" well no not really, but I was expecting to have some help!

[@MikeO8585]

That guy brought a bit of vibrancy to Peterborough though

[@TeamMcGrath]

Blimey, never thought I'd see my city on your channel, glad you made it out safe and well brother! :D

[@ralfsta]

I see a pattern emerging here in these worst places to live..

[@rturner99]

Immigration.

[@WS-bk7uu]

religion of peace

[@Madmax-iy8fi]

Yep third world foreigners

[@meowritz]

Literally majority of the places he's visited so far were just english drug addicts and abandoned buildings

[@footballfanar9717]

Diversity

[@girlinagale]

I spent a decade busking saxophone on Cathedral Square. The 80s were fun in Peterborough.

[@lemonlime8949]

I wish I existed back then

[@bondmood]

Thanks for another fantastic video. You have a great video voice. Always clear and understandable. Can you start asking people "why" when you interview them? Why do they think the cities are crumbling? What can be done?

[@BackpackerBen]

Noted for next time. Leaving the country now need to get out 😆

[@bondmood]

I don't doubt it! Be safe! Can't wait to see where you go next. Be sure to enjoy some of it, too! ❤

[@MrGmaxwell]

So interesting - I enjoy your channel and this content and found P'Borough a really interesting place to shine a light on. The interview with the two lads at night was insightful and from my experience having lived in Peterborough a long time ago was on the money. I thought it was pretty bad then but to see the decline is frightening. That street with all the nightclubs used to be buzzing - 5th Avenue was the place to go - All things fade away.

[@jackuglow1673]

Great to see you Ben! Loved the video and glad to see you made it out alive 😅 Enjoy Birmingham!

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend Jack!! Great to meet you mate

[@paulabobadilla4484]

I love this video, especially the collaboration with Timmy, a great professional in the field, his radio voice is unmatched.Congratulations on the video .

[@BackpackerBen]

Top lad Timmy

[@billrankin]

There a common theme in all the cities what has ruined them.

[@kevinengland7444]

Low calibre legal and illegal immigrants from the very worst parts of Europe and the wider world.

[@MadDogAdventures]

Drugs. It is worldwide

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Tory governance?

[@eily_b]

"Diversity"

[@2Mortal]

Cost cutting, corruption, greed, stupidity, loss of common sense, political BS. Take your pic. Party loyalty instead of country loyalty.

[@monicanath4859]

What a really lovely review where you see the fascinating juxtaposition of the new and the traditional, mixed in with rather disturbing elements. The hotel didn’t look too bad but I think they could definitely upgrade things there. Those shots of the Cathedral at the end there were incredible. We have a nice religious community here, and also my cousin’s partner has family members living not far from Peterborough. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you ❤!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching!

[@monicanath4859]

@@BackpackerBen🙏🏼

[@mrfrancois5419]

Another great video Ben, thankyou for showing us Peterborough. Wow I was shocked, I'm from Northampton and they call Peterborough "The Posh"! I think you should do a Northampton video Ben 👍😎👊🏽

[@colinpu5008]

In the 1980's Cambridge people would go on shopping trips to Peterborough to the Queensgate centre, and to Luton to the Arndale centre. Safe to say those days are over.

[@Jamie-559]

I know Peterborough well and have visited many other towns in the UK. I would say there are a lot worse out there than Peterborough. Northampton for one is definitely worse.

[@lemmykilmister450]

There's a common theme in these places 😅 Thanks Tony Blair you W ⚓

[@michaelmckelvey5122]

I think it is more to do with Margaret Thatcher and her council house sell-off schemes. Council houses were sold off for thousands of pounds under their true market value so councils have had to increase business rates through the roof with the consequence that councils have gone bankrupt and the expensive business rates have driven the shops out of the High Street. Sons, daughters, grandchildren and God only knows who have bought family members council houses 'for a song' and pay no rent to the council. Either they own the house outright or they have a small disproportionate mortgage in which case the money goes in profits to a private bank rather than to a council that has legal requirements to provide essential services. It is people such as the working class on the streets of towns and cities such as Peterborough that voted for Margaret Thatcher on the understanding that they were to be given a free house. I have a friend here in Guildford who lives in a council house that his father bought for 14,000 pounds around 1988/89. Today, the same house is worth some 360,000 pounds. He has paid zero council tax for the last forty years, so where is the council supposed to raise money for libraries. health centers, fix potholes and the like? I do not understand what Tony Blair has to do with it though it is true to say that Tony Blair is a real socialist and Roman Catholic born-again Christian with a mere modest 40 million pound personal property portfolio. I wonder what Karl Marx is going to say to him as he tries to enter the gates of his socialist heaven.

[@kelumabhayawickrama]

Thanks Ben, This is useful stuff for my midterm exam

[@whambamsam86]

You drove right past my road at one point! I'm from North London and moved to Peterborough 2 years ago, I really thought you might catch some of the things I've witnessed since being here. I've never had to call the police before living here. I'm at the bottom of Lincoln Rd just off it, right by the theatre. Great video dude.

[@oceantree5000]

Loving these UK videos, brother. Can’t wait to see you out here in the Pacific Northwest!

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate!

[@jamesleyda365]

Pacific Northwest🤘 I second that!

[@ilyasthebest786]

Loving the UK series!! Just what i need on my saturday morningA

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it mate!

[@RaPyOtIkSAqUaTiCs]

always with you even though I don't Leave comments now. will always be with you. Thanks for sharing the beauty of your country.

[@WinstonEdgoose]

Back in the 90's Peterborough was a great place to visit, went there often. Sad now.

[@Schoolofhardknocks1967]

Good morning greetings from Los Angeles, I absolutely enjoy watching you and Bald and Bankrupt’s videos keep up the good work stay safe 😊looking forward to someday seeing you and Mr.Bald making videos in the United States 🇺🇸 😊

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it mate!

[@ingeforman6140]

So who's to blame? Government! If they just put the REAL criminals in jail, make people feel safe, every City will be nice again

[@SilvestrsRudzitis]

Hey ben! fun fact: that thorpe lodge hotel you stayed at used to have a smoke coffee shop about a year or so ago in the basement, similar to what they have in amsterdam!

[@TimmyMagic]

Nice to meet you Ben mate, see you in the future…. 🤝 Timmy Senior

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend Timmy thanks again mate

[@sarahwinfield3989]

I was born in Peterborough. It was my home town {I moved for my job}. It was an all white city with good employment prospects with several major engineering companies . It was a railway centre with enormous brickyards. After the war many Italians migrated to the city because it offered good job prospects. Gradually the Indian and Pakistani population grew and some area became no go. My first home was above the Lloyds bank in Millfield. I would not like to be there now. I still have aquaintances there but one doesn't hear many good things said about it. The city began to deteriorate once the Development phillistines got there hands on it.

[@ChrisPBacon3000]

It could have been a beautiful, crime-free, homogenous fantasy-like utopia. Too bad that the people chose differently.

[@griswald7156]

You’ll need some Aldi slippers for that carpet or get Athletes foot.…..yeuch…

[@nyer070]

Too long

[@panamapippi1723]

So blame the people instead of who is really responsible---capitalism.

[@Seany06]

​@@ChrisPBacon3000gave me a good chuckle 😂

[@shockingbusiness]

Britain is finished. If you own property here the best move "might" be to dump it before the market plunges and jump out of the country. If you are young and don't have much equity in the sinking ship, I'd simply abandon the place. In less than 5 years the demographics will turn what's left into an old folks zombi zoo and let's say you won't have to visit India as they are moving India right up your street. Britain is finished!

[@bondmood]

I'm in Chicago and all we think about is getting out of here.

[@gailmiler2797]

Well go ahead, leave Chicago and move to Peterborough😅​@@bondmood

[@robertkojak4957]

Love your videos 👍🎥👍

[@chazgibbs2073]

Big up Josh and Adam from Stanground 💪🏻❤️

[@mikemines2931]

25 years ago got off the train got in a taxi and the driver said "you've got your queen we've got your country" . First visit.

[@bondmood]

Beard?

[@garywheeley5108]

You know that ...

[@garth8979]

Overpowering spicy aroma?

[@kevinengland7444]

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬No-one asked us.

[@marriamshah4649]

​@@garth8979better then bangers ans mash and your blood pudding

[@alanwhite6730]

Thanks for the upload Ben 🥰

[@gilberttello08]

Great travel videos!

[@wiktormuszynski4145]

I was waiting for this video ngl 😂 i wish i got to see you around didnt know youd be in town

[@jcdog1000]

Ben you should do more videos showcasing Britain. I’m sure the British tourist board will love it😂

[@sutton513]

Saturday morning Ben! 😊

[@BackpackerBen]

Morning!

[@DivineVegan]

Top of the morning!

[@greenbunnyinabongo7299]

@@DivineVeganto ya

[@stevencassin452]

Hey mate watching you from peterborough south Australia love your videos

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it matey!

[@Raylufc]

I have shared this upload because my twin brother lives there lovin the videos in Britian Ben

[@Vaughan1982]

I’m a Devon bey living in Brooklyn, NY, I spent 3 years on Lincoln Rd/Millfield, Peterborough, crazy memories, lots of diversity both good and bad. I’ve heard a lot of the High Street is dying like a lot of the UK !, sad. Britain in a decaying state of decline😩

[@BeckyJade]

Do u like it in Brooklyn?

[@UPTHEPOSH]

I'm the other way round mate!

[@Joshua89]

Saddest looking McDonalds ever😢

[@andytillman6200]

Ben I live 6 miles away was there when you were there should have had a beer 😆😆 top vlog as always 🙏🍺

[@nathanfulcher538]

Ben what camera are you using at the moment mate?

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

Although I was not born there I grew up in Peterborough. I left for Bristol back in the 70's around the time of the Peterborough development scheme. I reckon it was around that time that the place started to go downhill. Having said that I actually witnessed an armed robbery right in Cathedral Square there where you began your vlog, I was 15 years old. I lived at the end of Dickens Street mentioned in the video. There were lots of small shops around then but sadly not many remain these days. The city has become very cosmopolitan and any civic pride seems to have evaporated. 😞

[@leejoinson4060]

Ben you need to go to Ashton-Under-Lyne even the charity shops are closing down.

[@michaelmckelvey5122]

Even in places like Leatherhead in Surrey, the charity shops are closing.

[@shellvlogs132]

Great video 👍

[@nornironnomad]

Just missed you by a few days! I was there on the Saturday

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks again mate! See you next time! 👍👊

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes fish 🤝🙌🏼

[@TimmyMagic]

Great to meet you Joe 🙌🤝

[@janimize-3066]

Come to Huddersfield mate like a ghost town now every shop is gone 😂

[@belgrader6858]

Like your voice sound,very specific,good etc

[@rubyparchment5523]

I can’t decide between Timmy and the age-appropriate mobility scooter man.

[@No_Rice_No_Power]

I think we all know why these places are high in crime... We just don't want to get cancelled.

[@billclark2253]

Racist. Show your name

[@meowritz]

You say that as if young englishmen aren't a bunch of criminals too, literally the crime capital of western europe, immigrants or no immigrants makes no difference there

[@TheRemulosEpsolonProgramme]

@@billclark2253refugees are disgusting

[@No_Rice_No_Power]

@@billclark2253 …thank you for proving my point.

[@panamapippi1723]

Maybe it was your decision to go Brexit.

[@tinalisboa1874]

I like your videos as they give an honest view on modern places in the UK and around the world, you are also fairly neutral and sensitive in regards to the many local issues, a bit of rawness and grittiness is fine so please carry on filming!

[@BackpackerBen]

You got it 🤝 thanks 🙏🏼

[@Lionking1190]

This! 👆🏼

[@timlodge8267]

Great video lads did not no you were walking around at night.

[@seriouslycreepy666]

You need to come to Bedford which is just down the A1 from Peterborough 😅😅 be more than happy to show you round it's shocking

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Man what a dump so glad I left London 5 years ago and moved to Spain

[@BackpackerBen]

lucky you!

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

@@stvlake yes before brexit, now it’s a bit more difficult but can be done

[@beltingtokra]

Had a job interview in Peterborough once, in 2016. It was bleak then, but now... wow😮 glad i didnt get the job 😂

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

This video was great! I've always known how bad it is here but I've been in denial till now. What are we still doing here? 😅

[@cristiano1007]

I m from Portugal and i love you videos ❤

[@julesg9004]

LOL... been wondering when Peterborough would be on your list. I was born there and moved away when I was in my 20's (a long time ago... ). Hate the place. Would be happy never to return but family is still there.

[@paradisekohchangstyle2150]

Ditto. 😢

[@eily_b]

But it's so nice and diverse! I always understand Pizza Bra when so you say Petersborough. 😄

[@user-sp2oz6ju1i]

Lovely all wonderful places you go Ben always be see your best video ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@reanukeeves2k77]

Should’ve also shown the shopping centre and riverside area. Lots of new luxury apartments going up, likely trying to cater to London commuters. 48 minutes on the train and you can be at Kings Cross. I think that’s what separates Peterborough from lots of these places up North or on the coast. There are actually job prospects here.

[@njpringle]

The 2021 UK census for Peterborough shows that only 71% of Peterborough residents were born in the UK and of those that were not, 12.8% of Peterborough residents born outside the UK have lived here for less than 10 years.half of the 12.8% have lived in the UK for less than 5 years.

[@Ajbxbdueueu]

44 years I've lived in different parts of the UK. I've been hit with a crowbar, stabbed, beaten by a gang of pissheads, all of them white British. Never to date have I been verbally abused, assaulted or stolen from by an immigrant.

[@tahaplh1]

I've observed a trend where disadvantaged areas in the United States tend to have predominantly Black or Latina populations, while in the United Kingdom, these areas are mainly populated by immigrants. What could be the reason for this pattern?

[@Josh-ek9pw]

I don't think it's about immigrants, I think it's about wealth. Poor majority English areas are just as shit as any other poor majority immigrant area

[@Ajbxbdueueu]

I'm British born and bred and I do not think immigrants from anywhere are to blame for the shocking state of the country. It's the criminally stupid and corrupt that sit in government and on local councils that are to blame.

[@Evemeister12]

They're at an economic disadvantage so can only afford to live in poor areas.

[@Mrspiceyhaggis]

Hey Ben, when you coming to north Berwick up in East Lothian Scotland to see the best place to stay in the uk 😚

[@peace.love.within3340]

As someone who used to live in Peterborough and works there I can confirm jobs are bad, It does not feel safe, no one is happy or cheery, windows being smashed is normal. I used to live in a rough area where people would chase other people down the street with knives and machetes. Everything is downhill and so not worth being anymore.

[@toby319]

Should have gone to some of the suburbs like Werrington, Paston, Bretton and particularly Orton Goldhay

[@JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy]

As a Teen who lived in Peterborough (around town centre) all my life, I can confirm that Peterborough is a city that has many problems to tackle. Homelessness, poverty, crime and Inequality in education and rights have ruined Peterborough's reputation. It breaks my heart to see my city showed in this way, as I've known some many people who left this place .Peterborough on the other hand is a fast-developing city, It has over (estimated) 80,000-200,000 people even with minorities originally from Pakistan, Lithuania, Latvia, Portugal, Italy, Romania, Syria, Poland, Czech, Afghanistan, India, Bulgaria, Iraq, Timor-Leste, Zimbabwe, Slovakia, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Türkiye and Nigeria and many more. Peterborough no doubt is a melting pot and a city that's a hub of employment nationally and internationally, but like all cities they always have issues. Sometimes the city is depressing walking around and you do feel unsafe the majority of the time .especially when I go to school or on Lincoln road. regardless, I will always love my city, I know many nice people, and have had many nice memories in this city. I wish the best for Peterborough and its future.

[@dirkbogarde44]

It's called being invaded.

[@narinmahabir4757]

Yooo triniii

[@slavette4392]

It's Europeans who ruined it probably.

[@JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy]

@@narinmahabir4757 , nice your trini!

[@makedonthegreat4700]

I like the honesty about the problems in the British society! Greetings from Macedonia!

[@Thisthat654]

Looks a lot like my city. Just this week there was an arson fire in broad daylight at an old house, office, then another homeless person found dead at the local landfill. Meth, fentanyl are to blame, huge rise in property crimes. Homeless community is growing fast as the cost of living crisis gets worse. 😢

[@bondmood]

So Chyna pumping in fent into your country too, eh?

[@danseddon4319]

I didn’t know Bournemouth was 9th on the list. I quite like it here in the Summer with all the beaches 😮

[@BackpackerBen]

Never been. Heard it’s alright but got bad places

[@danseddon4319]

@@BackpackerBen Well worth a visit and a video of your take on it. Wendall did a video there a while ago.

[@greenbunnyinabongo7299]

When we went last year, some sicko nutter was beating one off on the beach looking at seagulls

[@chonlienlalhaokip3139]

I would love to see Liverpool City in your vlog Ben

[@BackpackerBen]

Summer 🤝

[@jonnydoeson5562]

Liverpool is awesome

[@Djdjdjdjxnskeiejdi]

Manchester please

[@DLC-sy7pp]

​@@BackpackerBenBen try Bolton, you won't be disappointed.... Ok i lied! But it will provide a good insight. 👍

[@bentyrrell8083]

The councils and government have a lot to answer for. Absolute mis management of funds and council tax . But it’s all going to be ok with the thousands of illegal immigrates coming over and taking up tax payers money and housing that could be used elsewhere where. What’s it costing now, 18M quid a day I believe??

[@bondmood]

Yes, and don't you want some of these Haitian migrants in the UK? They're all going to be flooding the US now. I'm sure it'll work out just fine. And when Biden apologizes for using the word illegal to describe a murderer, everyone can look the other way. You must say undocumented!

[@michaelmckelvey5122]

That is only 'chickenfeed' look how much has been spent on HS2 and it has neither reached Birmingham nor reached London. Taxpayer's money has been spent on compulsory purchase orders on land and now the government has lots and lots of spare land with nothing to put on it! I think it is simply ridiculous we voted for Brexit to get our borders back so why can the illegal immigrants not be sent back to the port of departure? France is in the E.U. whilst we are now a 'third country' France is twice the size of the U.K. it is twice as rich and it is a safe country, after all, since the end of the French Revolution, there is not even a guillotine in daily use! Why are these people not classified as economic migrants?

[@dahlialewis5095]

As a Londoner, I can confirm this place is the absolute pits, I had to go there in July 2022 to renew my partners passport on a fast track service and had the unfortunate encounter with this depressing place, only Waitrose made it look good 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adonisnetworks]

Well you're be familiar knowing pits.. coming from London

[@lalallama171]

"Waitrose makes it look good" Least posh Chelsea fan

[@thathurt]

It's a mixture of council estates. Designed like a new town outside of the city centre which is older. And a lot of lower skilled immigrants from loads of different countries. I miss the boat pub I used to visit when in town.

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

No one is mentioning the obvious reasons for the decline .

[@tlacorp.3813]

Asians

[@AI-Records24]

You need to go to Wythenshawe, Manchester. Home to the largest council estate in the U.K. Also, nearby you have curry mile which at night is not advisable😅

[@KB-vn1ns]

You need to get to Basildon, will be one to remember 😮

[@Ant-dx8yt]

The only thing I remember about Peterborough was truckfest.... and that was shite.

[@RehyaDahhane]

please bring Joe with you to the back streets of some country in Asia like you do with Kat. I think he would be a good laugh to see!! 😂

[@larrynance8134]

You should explore London neighborhoods, love to see that

[@toddterrell8798]

I lived in Huntingdon and St. Neots many years ago. And I remember Peterborough was first in the area to have a proper mall.

[@Rich.Aardvark]

You need to check out Grimsby/ Cleethorpes. You will be scared for life mate

[@BackpackerBen]

Summer will pop up

[@Rich.Aardvark]

Look forward to it mate ​@@BackpackerBen

[@benedward8559]

@@BackpackerBen do skegness as well

[@rturner99]

So what's the theme with all the worst places to live, Peterborough, Luton, Bedford etc?

[@yeezusair1472]

Bedfords alright not in the top 10 😂

[@stevegandalf4739]

From what I remember, Luton's had a poor reputation for at least 20 years. I've never been there, so can't comment. I've never been to Peterborough either.

[@TB-dz8lm]

They are all East or East Midlands

[@davidmartin3383]

How did you miss Newark on Trent 2 stops after I could have shown you around 😂😂😂😂

[@AutismTwinsUs]

Ben as you and fish would know , most of the places that have a bad rep have bloody good people in them , it’s the fact most people and families in the uk don’t have a pot to piss in, social and economic issues aware bringing these places down so only ones ti blame are government both national and local . The money local council get gets spunked up the wall on needless projects and they forget about the public living in them , as I’ve said before I’m from the Muff also but I also lived in Corby not too far from Peterborough, little steel town where they moved Scottish down for the steelworks , then closed it all leaving a town with little work and lots of working men’s clubs 😮 I think Corby has improved due to its central location making it a great hub for businesses but social issue there remain like when I lived there

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

I was raised in Dudley, Born in Wolverhampton and i’d take Peterborough over the former. Great video again Ben! 🫡

[@truebro77]

Diversity get you there too?

[@46FreddieMercury91]

Dudley is 💩. Did 3 years at the college back in the 80s and it wasn't too bad, decent open market, Churchill precinct. Went there few weeks ago. Definitely gone to the dogs.

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

@@46FreddieMercury91 Yeah it’s tragic. I’m doing everything I can to make sure I don’t have to settle in the Black Country/West Mids.

[@yugster78]

City centre not the worst but if you go out to the estate's like Orton, Breton, Wellend to name just a few it most likely is.

[@EddieRobinson-sh1sp]

Eddie from USA I love watching your videos..

[@rons3103]

Finally, someone who is not afraid to list the 10 best vacation spots to visit in England! 🤣🤣 I was thinking I should spend my vacation money on London, Paris, Rome, NYC, Barcelona, Thailand, Dubai, or even Tokyo, but why when I can visit the places on Ben's list and take lovely pictures of my bum, because they tell me to! 🤣🤣 Just another city in England that has fallen into ruins, slowly crumbling down to look like some of the worse places that Ben has visited, outside the UK! SAD!

[@BackpackerBen]

Some people don’t like it mate but this is the reality of the UK. Someone got to show it

[@kevinengland7444]

Nowhere in the entire world will you find so much within such a relatively small geographical area than the UK. We have it all - mountains, lakes, rolling hills, canals, flatlands, wetlands, beaches, islands, rivers and forests. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries on earth. We have a temperate maritime climate where weather extremes are rare [although summers are getting hotter]. We are green 365 days a year. Contrary to British whining, it actually doesn't rain all the time. It rains more in Europe, Seattle and even Sydney. We have remarkably varied architecture-ancient, medieval and ultra-modern. Castles and grand stately homes are everywhere. We have some of the world's oldest and greatest cathedrals. We have houses over 1,000 years old. We have Roman ruins and some of the world's best and most famous museums. We have multiple world famous sporting events, the world's most important football league and world famous music festivals. We have two of the world's most prestigious and oldest universities with Oxford often being voted No 1 in the world rankings. London is often voted the No.1 global city and gets more visitors than virtually every city on earth. English villages, particularly in the Cotswolds, draw visitors from all over the world. We are only 21 miles from continental Europe and all the wonders it has to offer. All this has been ruined, since 2000, by the importation of 8 million low calibre immigrants from the very worst parts of Eastern Europe, North Africa, Africa, Middle East and South Asia and beyond. Great Britain, notably England, has become an angry and dangerous third world shithole. Don't ever come here.

[@AWC3DP]

On ya Fish 👊🏼

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I visited Peterborough on a football trip 15 years ago and was very impressed with the cathedral and the historic buildings surrounding the centre. I didn’t see any of the bits in this video, so I don’t know if it’s worse since then, but I’d guess it probably is.

[@MattChadShow]

Time to get back on the plane ✈️ backpacker Ben 😅

[@damiondee1]

Thanks for the video, I also like your hairstyle very much . Can you recommend some of the hair products too pls? Thanks!