SILLY Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I believe that choice here is infuenced by sentiment i.e. my brother and I ( Sharrovian ) have some very powerful memories of holidays with Mom and dad at Bridlington. Coastal resorts have change dramatically over the past 50 years, they have had to do of course in the face of competition from foreign package holidays. The gradual introduction of various fast foods and the increase of a couldn't care attitude within society has led to some horrendous amounts of litter in most seaside resorts. The majority of newspaper wrapping containing Fish and Chips used to be placed in a bin. The combination at Bridlington of the harbour, the north and south beaches, the long flat promenades and the amusement arcades, plus the close attractions of Sewerby, Bempton, Thornwick and Flamborough and of course its close proximity to Sheffield in the family car, make it the location in my opinion. Memories of a 3 hour SUT coach ride and a stop for a cuppa on the way. Bridlington is in the middle of a re-vamp at the moment and should be Brilliant in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazpa Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Formby on the west coast just above Liverpool, miles of unspoilt beach, Whitby speaks for itself and Port Patrick on the west coast of Scotland very much like Whitby but quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Star Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Brixham - it's warm, clean and there is a fantastic fish market there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbo Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Llandanwg, near Harlech. The beach is mainly sandy (I was swimming in the sea at the end of September) and there is a delightful little church half buried in the sands. Behind you are the Rhinog mountains. Picture perfect. A little shop by the car-park sells fishing nets, buckets and spades (as well as ice creams) - everything you need for the kids to go rock pool hunting. On the downside, expect rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laineyiow Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 The Isle of Wight - you can't beat it for its vast amount of beaches, scenery, areas of outstanding beauty and its many areas to walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I'm another fan of Cornwall. My favourite beaches were Pendower and Bedruthan Steps. First encounter was in 1946 - long before they were inundated with tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Mevagissey, Fowey in Cornwall Torquay, Devon Llandudno, Wales Southport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie9865 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I love hastings it's great and i would love to go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I love hastings it's great and i would love to go again I've a friend who has just moved there, perhaps he'll invite me, why did you like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicesheff Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I remember going to Lydstep there when I was a nipper...after only going to Brid and Skeggy for holidays before i think it was the first place I swam where you could actually see the bottom,I remember having a snorkel and goggles and seeing fish in the water... yep, some of the best beaches and water anywhere. Its kinda good in a way that its quite far and remote and doesnt have the reputation like cornwall so its not over commercialised and not overly busy. Nor is it spoiled by the kind of people that go to skegness (i am sure some very nice people go though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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