Where would you choose to live? - Advice

Cstar2229 · 05-11-2009, 12:17

My OH is applying for a job and if he gets it would have the choice of working in

Bath
Bracknell
Wilmslow

Which would you choose and why?

Rossall · 05-11-2009, 12:22

Bath.

Bracknell is a new town dive and Wilmslow is full of footballers and their WAGS posing around in their Lincoln Navigators plus the scenery is flat and boring.

Somerset is a beautiful part of the country and the pubs have Thatchers Cider on draught !

HampshireHannah · 05-11-2009, 12:23

Don't know anything about Wilmslow, but having moved from not far from Bath (Bristol) to not far from Bracknell (about 10 miles away), I can tell you that the house prices in Bracknell are way higher.

stud u like · 05-11-2009, 12:34

Bath as I like the history.

Not been to Bracknell or Wilmslow and I don't intend to either.

eng123 · 05-11-2009, 12:34

Bath.

A beautiful small city with tons of atmosphere. I have moved to the South West from the North West a few months ago and I love the fact that I can now go into Bath whenever I like. Fantastic! Possibly my most favourite city in the country. Though Bristol is pretty good as well.

fmradiotuner1 · 05-11-2009, 12:35

Out of the three listed Bath.

I don't really know but not Clacton as its crap.
May be some where in Deven like Torquay as thats nice.

Or abroad Florida, USA or LA look very good but Ive never been there.

Camino · 05-11-2009, 12:36

Bath, a beautiful historic (but expensive) place to live, go there

fmradiotuner1 · 05-11-2009, 12:37

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Cstar2229 · 05-11-2009, 12:44

I am drawn to Bath as well as it reminds me so much of Edinburgh.

Bracknell is nearer to London and there are some nice wooded areas there. I used to live in Camberley and Hampshire/Berkshire/Oxfordshire but it has changed a lot in 40 years.

I have never lived ooop north but like to visit there.

Thank you for your replies and look forward to reading some more

Cstar2229 · 05-11-2009, 12:45

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Originally Posted by eng123

Bath.

A beautiful small city with tons of atmosphere. I have moved to the South West from the North West a few months ago and I love the fact that I can now go into Bath whenever I like. Fantastic! Possibly my most favourite city in the country. Though Bristol is pretty good as well.

Were you near Wilmslow?

eng123 · 05-11-2009, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Cstar2229

Were you near Wilmslow?

Not really. A grotty downtrodden Lancashire Mill Town, however Wilmslow is supposed to be nice. However it is probably like anywhere, it has some nice bits and some grotty bits. Still yet to find the grotty bits of Bath though.

sligorox · 05-11-2009, 12:53

Bath.

Bracknell is a bit chavvy from what I've seen. On the upside it does have Coral Reef. No idea about Wilmslow.

kobec · 05-11-2009, 12:58

Bath - lovely city with a nice vibe

Don't know Bracknell. Wilmslow if up itself and the weather's shite!

Babe Rainbow · 05-11-2009, 12:58

Bath for all the reasons everybody else has given

Charlie Coo · 05-11-2009, 13:36

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Originally Posted by sligorox

Bath.

Bracknell is a bit chavvy from what I've seen. On the upside it does have Coral Reef. No idea about Wilmslow.

Ahhh Coral Reef - haven't thought about there in a long time!

From what I remember (and it's about 10 years since I've been there) but Bracknell is awful

I'd go for Bath

punter hitch · 05-11-2009, 15:08

Wilmslow is close to the Peak.

nightstar · 05-11-2009, 16:13

Bath - a great place.

cathh70 · 05-11-2009, 16:28

Wilmslow is OK, very close to Manchester airport though. Countryside is lovely around there with Alderley Edge very close and Peak Distict not far away. OH had his Christmas do at a hotel nr Wilmslow/AE last year, so we got to see some of the area. Also there is some great shopping with the Trafford Centre not too far.

Bath is lovely for a day trip, I really like the place, but I'm not sure I would want to live somewhere so touristy.

IWantPVR · 05-11-2009, 16:59

Bath every time.

OP, Are you sure you mean Wilmslow, Cheshire?

Still Bath anyway. Vibe. Architecture. Villages. People...

Cstar2229 · 06-11-2009, 00:53

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Originally Posted by cathh70

Wilmslow is OK, very close to Manchester airport though. Countryside is lovely around there with Alderley Edge very close and Peak Distict not far away. OH had his Christmas do at a hotel nr Wilmslow/AE last year, so we got to see some of the area. Also there is some great shopping with the Trafford Centre not too far.

Bath is lovely for a day trip, I really like the place, but I'm not sure I would want to live somewhere so touristy.

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Originally Posted by IWantPVR

Bath every time.

OP, Are you sure you mean Wilmslow, Cheshire?

Still Bath anyway. Vibe. Architecture. Villages. People...

What is the the Coral Reef? The only one I know is the one that has just opened in Boscombe, Dorset

Yes Wilmslow, Cheshire

I'm used to living in/near tourist places - lived in

Edinburgh
Oxford
Bournemouth
Basingstoke

I prefer living in the country, as it is more peaceful and cheaper than living in the suburbs or in the towns.

Radiomaniac · 06-11-2009, 00:54

Bath.

lozenger · 06-11-2009, 08:09

?? Wilsmslow is far from flat! It's really beautiful- town centre agree is full of WAGs but the surrounding area is stunning

never been to the other 2.

carax · 06-11-2009, 08:50

Bath would get my vote too, with Wilmslow a close second.

sligorox · 06-11-2009, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Cstar2229

What is the the Coral Reef?

It's just a big swimming pool with flumes etc.

birdsong · 06-11-2009, 09:04

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Originally Posted by cathh70

Bath is lovely for a day trip, I really like the place, but I'm not sure I would want to live somewhere so touristy.

This is an excellent point. If somewhere is lovely to visit lots of people obviously visit it and parking and driving are a nightmare. Obviously expensive too to live in a city with a big tourist industry.

05-11-2009, 12:17	#1
Cstar2229 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern England Services: VM Cable TV & Broadband Posts: 21,946	Where would you choose to live? My OH is applying for a job and if he gets it would have the choice of working in Bath Bracknell Wilmslow Which would you choose and why?

05-11-2009, 12:22	#2
Rossall Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Gender: Male Location: NW England Services: Windows 7, O2 7MB ADSL, Philips DTR220 Freeview, Eton E5, Pure One DAB Posts: 4,068	Bath. Bracknell is a new town dive and Wilmslow is full of footballers and their WAGS posing around in their Lincoln Navigators plus the scenery is flat and boring. Somerset is a beautiful part of the country and the pubs have Thatchers Cider on draught !

05-11-2009, 12:23	#3
HampshireHannah Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampshire Services: Freeview Posts: 904	Don't know anything about Wilmslow, but having moved from not far from Bath (Bristol) to not far from Bracknell (about 10 miles away), I can tell you that the house prices in Bracknell are way higher.

05-11-2009, 12:34	#4
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Services: masculine men with passion! Posts: 17,718 Blog Entries: 14	Bath as I like the history. Not been to Bracknell or Wilmslow and I don't intend to either.

05-11-2009, 12:34	#5
eng123 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,832	Bath. A beautiful small city with tons of atmosphere. I have moved to the South West from the North West a few months ago and I love the fact that I can now go into Bath whenever I like. Fantastic! Possibly my most favourite city in the country. Though Bristol is pretty good as well.

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fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CLACTON-ON-SEA Services: Sky HD 4 mix & Max 15mb 85cm dish , N95 on 3 , PS3 , DAB , FM radio eton e5 Posts: 2,978	Out of the three listed Bath. I don't really know but not Clacton as its crap. May be some where in Deven like Torquay as thats nice. Or abroad Florida, USA or LA look very good but Ive never been there.

05-11-2009, 12:36	#7
Camino Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 1,523	Bath, a beautiful historic (but expensive) place to live, go there

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fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CLACTON-ON-SEA Services: Sky HD 4 mix & Max 15mb 85cm dish , N95 on 3 , PS3 , DAB , FM radio eton e5 Posts: 2,978	Bump post not showing

05-11-2009, 12:44	#9
Cstar2229 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern England Services: VM Cable TV & Broadband Posts: 21,946	I am drawn to Bath as well as it reminds me so much of Edinburgh. Bracknell is nearer to London and there are some nice wooded areas there. I used to live in Camberley and Hampshire/Berkshire/Oxfordshire but it has changed a lot in 40 years. I have never lived ooop north but like to visit there. Thank you for your replies and look forward to reading some more

05-11-2009, 12:53	#12
sligorox Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: Not specified Location: Hampshire Posts: 880	Bath. Bracknell is a bit chavvy from what I've seen. On the upside it does have Coral Reef. No idea about Wilmslow.

05-11-2009, 12:58	#13
kobec Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 823	Bath - lovely city with a nice vibe Don't know Bracknell. Wilmslow if up itself and the weather's shite!

05-11-2009, 12:58	#14
Babe Rainbow Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: Female Posts: 14,284	Bath for all the reasons everybody else has given

05-11-2009, 15:08	#16
punter hitch Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 754	Wilmslow is close to the Peak.

05-11-2009, 16:13	#17
nightstar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Services: Sky+ AOL & Vista Ultimate Posts: 1,896	Bath - a great place.

05-11-2009, 16:28	#18
cathh70 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Services: Lee's Personal Shaver Posts: 2,121	Wilmslow is OK, very close to Manchester airport though. Countryside is lovely around there with Alderley Edge very close and Peak Distict not far away. OH had his Christmas do at a hotel nr Wilmslow/AE last year, so we got to see some of the area. Also there is some great shopping with the Trafford Centre not too far. Bath is lovely for a day trip, I really like the place, but I'm not sure I would want to live somewhere so touristy.

05-11-2009, 16:59	#19
IWantPVR Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Gender: Male Location: SE9 Services: Virgin 10Mb, XPS M1330, TH42PX60, FVRT200, Sling, PS3, iPhone 3GS32 Posts: 4,969	Bath every time. OP, Are you sure you mean Wilmslow, Cheshire? Still Bath anyway. Vibe. Architecture. Villages. People...

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Radiomaniac Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Old Amsterdam Services: Cheese, Clogs, Tulips, Barrel Organ Posts: 17,818 Blog Entries: 2	Bath.

06-11-2009, 08:09	#22
lozenger Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 72	?? Wilsmslow is far from flat! It's really beautiful- town centre agree is full of WAGs but the surrounding area is stunning never been to the other 2.

06-11-2009, 08:50	#23
carax Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 251	Bath would get my vote too, with Wilmslow a close second.