Durham, Nottingham, Sheffield, York, Bristol; at which University should I study MChem? (UK)

Probably the most difficult decision of my life so far.

I would be grateful for anything, from lots of details about specific places, to summaries of pros/cons, to suggestions about places to visit.

What are the cities like & what are the universities like?

It will almost certainly be either Durham, Sheffield or Nottingham, but I’d like to hear about the others, too.

If I go to Nottingham or Durham, my placement year will be either in Singapore or Hong Kong; if I go to Sheffield, it will be in Japan.

Please do not say “go where you want”, or similar. I have trips planned to visit each city&uni, but I’d like some fresh & external opinions & knowledge.