To say Birmingham is chocolate mad is an understatement. Chocolate is in our blood. It’s the birthplace of Cadbury – the second-largest confectionery brand in the world. While the area of Bournville was actually purpose-built for employees at the Cadbury’s factory in the late 19th / early 20th Century.
Today, Bournville is home to the legendary Cadbury World. Basically Birmingham’s very own Willy Wonka Factory, it’s one of the first and best things people like to do when visiting the city. From making your own choc to discovering the origins of the cocoa bean on an Aztec adventure, it’s jam-packed with excitement.
But it appears not everyone would agree with us. Cadbury World has been named the most disappointing tourist attraction in Birmingham. While the city itself came 26th among the most disappointing cities in the world, with a 12% chance of being disappointed. That’s all according to a recent study by King Casino Bonus anyway…
How was the most disappointing tourist attraction in Birmingham decided?
Well, this is where things get a little vague. Apparently, data analysts were able to use sites like TripAdvisor to assess tens of thousands of reviews of the 85 most popular cities in the world. It then looked at each city’s 20 most-rated sights and attractions. How Cadbury World was plucked out as Birmingham’s most disappointing tourist attraction from that is beyond us.
But if you would like to feel a little bit better about yourself, Birmingham is less disappointing than both London (8) and the London Eye, and Manchester (22) and the Manchester Arena. The most disappointing city in the world, however, is Bangkok. While other big names more disappointing than Birmingham include Paris (9), Tokyo (10), and Los Angeles (19).
If you ask us, Cadbury World’s mix of multi-sensory cinema, interactive digital displays and demonstrations, makes it a must-visit for all. You can’t taste success without attracting a little bit of criticism along the way. So ignore the haters and head on down to Cadbury World at the next chance you get.