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There’s nothing like holidays to the British seaside. Fish and chips, games arcades, buckets and spades and sticks of rock candy have formed a popular image in the minds of travellers everywhere. But where exactly does one find the quintessential British seaside? Take your pick from the three major players: Brighton, Blackpool and Bournemouth.
BRIGHTON: Best for escaping the city
Brighton’s proximity to the capital makes this a popular destination with Londoners seeking cheap holidays by the sea. Brighton is defined by its famous pier – built in 1889 and now an array of glittering lights and candy floss. While romantics should try to win their sweetheart a prize in the games arcade, the more daring can tackle the rides and the rollercoaster perched at the end. On hot days the shingle beach is packed with sunbathers and swimmers while the promenade is busy with stalls selling icecreams and seafood cups. Brighton’s history is cherished here; the world’s oldest electric railway runs between the Pier and Black Rock, and many will recognise the façade of The Grand Hotel, first built in 1864.
BLACKPOOL: Best for a slice of nostalgia
Blackpool began life as a booming seaside resort in the 1880s, and its promenade once featured fortune-tellers, fish and chip shops, donkey rides and pubs. The glamour may have faded somewhat but the pubs, donkeys and fish and chip shops are still there, and for the most part Blackpool still retains its nostalgic charm. Its most famous landmark is Blackpool Tower which was inspired by the Eiffel Tower (and now a Grade 1 listed building). Unlike its fellow seaside resorts Blackpool boasts three piers in all: the North Pier which has a tramway and theatre; the Central Pier, known for its Ferris wheel; and the South Pier, beside Pleasure Beach, which features a lively theme park.
BOURNEMOUTH: Best for natural beauty
Perhaps slightly lighter on the arcades than its seaside counterparts, Bournemouth lets its more natural attractions take centre stage – such as its beautiful towering sandstone cliffs and sandy stretch of beach. Protected by both the Isle of Purbeck and the Isle of Wight, the weather here is balmier here then you might expect, perfect for making the most of its great surf beach. Visit one or both of the piers here – Bournemouth pier has been open since 1880, and now houses a massive leisure complex stretching 35ft out to sea. Its stylish twin, Boscombe Pier, which hosts exhibitions and concerts, was even voted “2010 Pier of the Year” by the National Piers Society.
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