Most of the south coast is drab, Littlehampion & the Isle of Wight I rule out.
If you go Bognor Regis Butlins then the best thing to do is stay in it as the town is crap.
Actually I seem to remember Deal being a totally boring seaside place.
Oi, I grew up there! It always was very quiet, not a seaside resort exactly.
Glad to hear that Folkestone is picking up (went to school there) the last time I visited, about 7/8 years ago, it was pretty dire.
Another vote for Blackpool.Live there and continually being accosted on the way home of an evening by assorted scroungers,drunks and druggies.Place is a dumping ground for benefit scroungers from all over,and badly needs bulldozing.
My hometown- Hastings! It is so bloomin' grim it's unreal. Although just along the coastline Eastwards there are some wonderful sights of outstanding natural beauty, there really are some wonderful hotspots! The old town is ok, it has lovely bars, but in general it's just a bit dank.
I've always hated Weston-Super-Mare for some reason, and Rhyl even though I loved it there as a kid but it's so rundown now. I've also never liked Blackpool.
That's a bit harsh. St Austell has its very own "Alps" - well it's the slag heaps left by the china clay industry. There are other things, which I'm sure I'll remember given a bit of time.
I love those little china clay hills , they remind me of my first girlfriend.
Most of the south coast is drab, Littlehampion & the Isle of Wight I rule out.
If you go Bognor Regis Butlins then the best thing to do is stay in it as the town is crap.
Rule out of visiting? or rule out of being drab?
Littlehampton is a town of two halves, the beach, river and surrounds are superb, millions have been spent in recent years, lots to do and see.
However the town is dire and you can only blame the council for constantly upping the rents on the shop leases.
If you want a picnic, game of cricket, golf, river cruise, sea diving or a nice lunch visit.
If your looking to buy anything then don't!!
Blackpool has given a great deal of joy to many millions of people the world over and it is this fact that still allows me to be proud of my hometown.
Blackpool's entertainment buildings are incredible - the Tower Ballroom, the Circus complete with its working water feature where 40,000 gallons of water come into the ring and the Grand Theatre are all designed by Frank Matcham the greatest of all Victorian theatre architects. Blackpool has three of his most important works within 300 yards - name me another town or city in the UK with that claim. The Winter Gardens - described as the most important palace of amusement in the world - with architectural pieces unique in the UK - Neatby panels in the Empress, Mazzei designed atmospheric architectural interiors in the Spanish and the Galleon, Boekbinder plasterwork in the ballroom and the pavilion -There's no reason not to spend £5 to work around one of the most important amusement parks in the world then I am speechless - the Joseph Emberton designed casino building - one of the finest examples of modernist architecture and Maxim Flying machine from 1904 and the eight roller coasters alone are worth the entrance price. ...
I have seen such a transformation in the last few years: the prom with its outdoor art (how fab is the glitterball!), the new shopping centre (at last!), better cafes (Moccachinos and Baristas), restaurants (Kwizeen and Toast), St. John's Square paved beautifully with a silver wave sculpture and outdoor seating for cafes nearby to appreciate it, designer shops (Blueberries), concerts (everyone comes to the Winter Gardens...Dance Festivals, Punk Festivals, major bands, Royal Variety Show even World Darts ), the restored Grand Theatre ('the prettiest in the kingdom'), the lighting displays including the nightly 'Brilliance' light/music show on Birley Street, the illuminations. I love the Tower Ballroom and have attended many summer and christmas balls and the piers are great, especially now we have a Victorian tea room on North Pier. The Grundy Art Gallery and Blott Gallery (behind The Syndicate Nightclub) have had many exhibitions celebrating Blackpool's unique status and history.
I'd say that condescension towards Blackpool tends to reveal something rather unpleasant, or at best somewhat ignorant and narrow-minded, about those taking part in it.
it's strength is certainly its uniqueness. And it is worth visiting for the experience of being somewhere which is like nowhere else on earth.
Blackpool has given a great deal of joy to many millions of people the world over and it is this fact that still allows me to be proud of my hometown.
Blackpool's entertainment buildings are incredible - the Tower Ballroom, the Circus complete with its working water feature where 40,000 gallons of water come into the ring and the Grand Theatre are all designed by Frank Matcham the greatest of all Victorian theatre architects. Blackpool has three of his most important works within 300 yards - name me another town or city in the UK with that claim. The Winter Gardens - described as the most important palace of amusement in the world - with architectural pieces unique in the UK - Neatby panels in the Empress, Mazzei designed atmospheric architectural interiors in the Spanish and the Galleon, Boekbinder plasterwork in the ballroom and the pavilion -There's no reason not to spend £5 to work around one of the most important amusement parks in the world then I am speechless - the Joseph Emberton designed casino building - one of the finest examples of modernist architecture and Maxim Flying machine from 1904 and the eight roller coasters alone are worth the entrance price. ...
I have seen such a transformation in the last few years: the prom with its outdoor art (how fab is the glitterball!), the new shopping centre (at last!), better cafes (Moccachinos and Baristas), restaurants (Kwizeen and Toast), St. John's Square paved beautifully with a silver wave sculpture and outdoor seating for cafes nearby to appreciate it, designer shops (Blueberries), concerts (everyone comes to the Winter Gardens...Dance Festivals, Punk Festivals, major bands, Royal Variety Show even World Darts ), the restored Grand Theatre ('the prettiest in the kingdom'), the lighting displays including the nightly 'Brilliance' light/music show on Birley Street, the illuminations. I love the Tower Ballroom and have attended many summer and christmas balls and the piers are great, especially now we have a Victorian tea room on North Pier. The Grundy Art Gallery and Blott Gallery (behind The Syndicate Nightclub) have had many exhibitions celebrating Blackpool's unique status and history.
I'd say that condescension towards Blackpool tends to reveal something rather unpleasant, or at best somewhat ignorant and narrow-minded, about those taking part in it.
it's strength is certainly its uniqueness. And it is worth visiting for the experience of being somewhere which is like nowhere else on earth.
Canvey's not really a seaside town now, any more than are Leigh or Chalkwell It has a nice pub though, and some great music has come out of Canvey.
Leigh-on-sea and "Old" Leigh (fantastic Cockle Sheds btw ) are more of a fishing village/town, than a seaside town. Southend is the seaside part of Essex ...I grew up there and I miss it sometimes
Leigh-on-sea and "Old" Leigh (fantastic Cockle Sheds btw ) are more of a fishing village/town, than a seaside town. Southend is the seaside part of Essex ...I grew up there and I miss it sometimes
I'm not surprised you miss it. The lights and the carnival gave me some magical childhood memories that can never be recreated, so many of the people and places being long gone but fried onions, chips, hotdogs or candyfloss - the faintest whiff of any of those is enough to transport me back for a daydream.
You're forgetting the sewage works that spils into the Soton Water at this point (unless its not there now, its been many years since I moved from Sholing or even Southampton) just beyond the wooden jetty where people fish().
Rhyl. Not just the worst seaside town I've ever been to, but also the biggest shithole I've ever visited. Absolute hovel, it's like stepping into some war torn third world country.
I've never wanted to go to Blackpool but 2 of my kids stopped off there with their grandparents on the way back from a holiday in the Lake District. They told me it was awful and full of fat people stuffing their faces. This was thr verdict of a 10 and 18 year old.
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"This is the coastal town,
That they forgot to close down."
Disliked Hastings most of any seaside town I've ever been to. Must have been ov 150 years ago, but depressingly decrepid now.
If you go Bognor Regis Butlins then the best thing to do is stay in it as the town is crap.
Or, preferably, should have been in a suicide pact with Krakatoa.
Oi, I grew up there! It always was very quiet, not a seaside resort exactly.
Glad to hear that Folkestone is picking up (went to school there) the last time I visited, about 7/8 years ago, it was pretty dire.
Another vote for Blackpool as a dump.
bugger-all to do
went there this year while holidaying at Wells,most memorable incident was went in a chippy and saw they'd spelt gravy with an e on the menu:rolleyes:
dont know it
I love those little china clay hills , they remind me of my first girlfriend.
And the Eden Project Quarry indescribable :cool:
Rule out of visiting? or rule out of being drab?
Littlehampton is a town of two halves, the beach, river and surrounds are superb, millions have been spent in recent years, lots to do and see.
However the town is dire and you can only blame the council for constantly upping the rents on the shop leases.
If you want a picnic, game of cricket, golf, river cruise, sea diving or a nice lunch visit.
If your looking to buy anything then don't!!
Blackpool's entertainment buildings are incredible - the Tower Ballroom, the Circus complete with its working water feature where 40,000 gallons of water come into the ring and the Grand Theatre are all designed by Frank Matcham the greatest of all Victorian theatre architects. Blackpool has three of his most important works within 300 yards - name me another town or city in the UK with that claim. The Winter Gardens - described as the most important palace of amusement in the world - with architectural pieces unique in the UK - Neatby panels in the Empress, Mazzei designed atmospheric architectural interiors in the Spanish and the Galleon, Boekbinder plasterwork in the ballroom and the pavilion -There's no reason not to spend £5 to work around one of the most important amusement parks in the world then I am speechless - the Joseph Emberton designed casino building - one of the finest examples of modernist architecture and Maxim Flying machine from 1904 and the eight roller coasters alone are worth the entrance price. ...
I have seen such a transformation in the last few years: the prom with its outdoor art (how fab is the glitterball!), the new shopping centre (at last!), better cafes (Moccachinos and Baristas), restaurants (Kwizeen and Toast), St. John's Square paved beautifully with a silver wave sculpture and outdoor seating for cafes nearby to appreciate it, designer shops (Blueberries), concerts (everyone comes to the Winter Gardens...Dance Festivals, Punk Festivals, major bands, Royal Variety Show even World Darts ), the restored Grand Theatre ('the prettiest in the kingdom'), the lighting displays including the nightly 'Brilliance' light/music show on Birley Street, the illuminations. I love the Tower Ballroom and have attended many summer and christmas balls and the piers are great, especially now we have a Victorian tea room on North Pier. The Grundy Art Gallery and Blott Gallery (behind The Syndicate Nightclub) have had many exhibitions celebrating Blackpool's unique status and history.
I'd say that condescension towards Blackpool tends to reveal something rather unpleasant, or at best somewhat ignorant and narrow-minded, about those taking part in it.
it's strength is certainly its uniqueness. And it is worth visiting for the experience of being somewhere which is like nowhere else on earth.
I'll agree with the BIB;)
Leigh-on-sea and "Old" Leigh (fantastic Cockle Sheds btw
I'm not surprised you miss it. The lights and the carnival gave me some magical childhood memories that can never be recreated, so many of the people and places being long gone but fried onions, chips, hotdogs or candyfloss - the faintest whiff of any of those is enough to transport me back for a daydream.
Water, which by EU law, has to be clean nowadays.
Well not exactly. But it is/was a bit of a dump.