British seaside advice

cjb · 08-05-2008, 20:40

Help.

SWMBO's birthday is coming up, and she wants to go somewhere British seaside. I'm **** at this sort of thing as she normally does holiday things.

If it's any indication, we like traditional seaside, Piers, Victorian buildings etc, we're not bothered about clubs, but like pubs. A few nice restaurants would be good, and a comfortable but not shockingly expensive hotel would be nice. Reasonable journey time from Birmingham is a plus point too. We quite like Llandudno, but we've been there a few times. Weymouth was OK last time we went (probably 10-12 years ago now).

I'd wondered about Weston-super-mare, but it seems it may be a bit run down- anyone live nearby?

Any other suggestions?

mattbeef · 08-05-2008, 20:42

I am biased but i love the east coast. Scarbrough etc.

You can stay in a decent hotel there and then you have the North York Moors at your disposal. The railway there is a good day out as well even if your not really into steam trains

**VRStu** · 08-05-2008, 20:44

Weymouth is quite nice, can help with info for there if you need it.

Portsmouth area is sort of seaside but with more emphasis on other things to do.

gillywibble · 08-05-2008, 20:48

Weston is a dump.

MudPuppy · 08-05-2008, 20:52

I'll have to agree with the Yorkshire suggestion - Scarborough and Whitby are both great places and it's a cracking drive across the moors. I have to say I prefer Whitby myself: a nice traditional little place with loads of character and history. I've only ever been there on day trips though so I can't suggest any nice hotels/pubs but i do know the fish n' chips are good.

CHRIS ELLIS · 08-05-2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by gillywibble

Weston is a dump.

cjb · 08-05-2008, 20:53

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Originally Posted by gillywibble

Weston is a dump.

Duly noted and crossed off.

VRStu: How far from town is the Premier Inn at Weymouth?

mattbeef: Good call. We called in there a year ago and liked it.

Thanks all, keep it coming.

Dr Zoidberg · 08-05-2008, 20:53

Weston-super-mud is ok for a quick day trip but nothing special and I wouldn't want a holiday there.

Torquay is very much "traditional british" with a decent beach and a good selection of hotels plus a fair amount to do in the area - Torbay , Paignton (both more of the same) and Brixham (little fishing village) are a short drive away.
Good restaurants for the evening , and plenty of pubs too.

Other than that , I'm very partial to Newquay in Cornwall which is a fair bit further and can be quite "stag do" at nights which may not be your thing , but it's still very traditional and again has a wide choice of hotels and guest houses.

Third option is the Isle of Wight which is always worth a look

cjb · 08-05-2008, 20:55

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Originally Posted by MudPuppy

I'll have to agree with the Yorkshire suggestion - Scarborough and Whitby are both great places and it's a cracking drive across the moors.

We stopped in Flamborough last year and I had fun in the Fabia

cjb · 08-05-2008, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Torquay is very much "traditional british" with a decent beach and a good selection of hotels plus a fair amount to do in the area - Torbay , Paignton (both more of the same) and Brixham (little fishing village) are a short drive away.
Good restaurants for the evening , and plenty of pubs too.

Been that way quite recently, but yes, very nice.

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Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Other than that , I'm very partial to Newquay in Cornwall which is a fair bit further and can be quite "stag do" at nights which may not be your thing , but it's still very traditional and again has a wide choice of hotels and guest houses.

Last time I was there it was a bit "stag do" for us.

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Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Third option is the Isle of Wight which is always worth a look

Hmmmm.......interesting. We have been there, but 10 years ago.

Johnwg · 08-05-2008, 21:06

Blackpool

fatty5000 · 08-05-2008, 21:09

Avoid Barry Island south wales(see weston comments)

HTH

okeh · 08-05-2008, 21:11

newquay in wales is has all the seaside things and is a nice town complete with harbour,beachand a couple of restaraunts,the only downside is that it is very small but aberstwyth is only an hour away

New Quay, West Wales on beautiful Cardigan Bay - Holiday Cottages, Caravans, Pubs, Restaurants and local Services.

cjb · 08-05-2008, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Johnwg

Blackpool

Johnwg · 08-05-2008, 21:16

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Originally Posted by cjb

On a more serious note Grange-over-Sands in the South Lakes is very nice, not quite a Seaside town but as near as dam it. Very unspoilt and a lovely place to chill out for a few days

devonutopia · 08-05-2008, 21:17

Down my way is good. Exmouth/Budleigh nice to start, then for a bit more commercial, there's the Riviera (Torbay). Plus you also got Sidmouth/Seaton and the whole Jurassic coast, which is very nice (apart from Charmouth where the coast is a little unstable at the moment

)

If based down here you also have north Devon coast too, but there's not much up there really. South and East Devon is generally better for the grockles, I mean tourists.

cjb · 08-05-2008, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Johnwg

On a more serious note Grange-over-Sands in the South Lakes is very nice, not quite a Seaside town but as near as dam it. Very unspoilt and a lovely place to chill out for a few days

I'd quite forgotten about that. Cheers.

Octygone · 08-05-2008, 21:20

Tenby in Wales isn't bad ....miles of beaches, loads of small shops and lots of things to do or see nearby

Tenby Wales Pembrokeshire - Virtual Tenby.co.uk the only independent guide to Tenby Pembrokeshire in Wales uk

UncleRic · 08-05-2008, 22:19

I've always been a fan of the south coast, Hastings, Eastbourne, Pevensy, Bexhill kind of direction.

Skodaboy1983 · 08-05-2008, 22:27

I can totally recommend scarborough, whitby etc I've been going to scarborough for 24 years since I was a nipper and recommend it, got to admit it's not the same as the years go by it but there is a nice park Peasholm Park, Olivers Mount, Two bays, miniture railway.

Take in the navel warfare (model boats shooting at each other) every thursday and saturday and for wee drives you can drive the moors and visit all the coastal towns or visit the land of Heartbeat.

Flamingo land is about 22 miles drive from scarborough for all your fun fair needs.

Hope this helps

Place I would recomend in scarborough is the Kenton hotel.

Davy

pixi · 09-05-2008, 00:07

I would say Brighton is pretty traditional but also has so much more to offer for a great weekend. The IOW is carp, don't come here.

TeflonTom · 09-05-2008, 00:41

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Originally Posted by okeh

newquay in wales is has all the seaside things and is a nice town complete with harbour,beachand a couple of restaraunts,the only downside is that it is very small but aberstwyth is only an hour away

yeah i second that.... cardigan is a nice place too which isn't too far away from there

smstext · 09-05-2008, 01:12

how about clacton on sea or walton on the maze?

Taxi 219 · 09-05-2008, 04:22

Bournemouth or Brighton??

**VRStu** · 09-05-2008, 08:20

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Originally Posted by cjb

VRStu: How far from town is the Premier Inn at Weymouth?

It's actually fairly central in Weymouth (more accurately on one of the roads out of Weymouth) and walking distance to the seafront.

08-05-2008, 20:40	#1
cjb Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Walsall Posts: 1,774 Members Car: Leon TDI DSG or Lupo 16v Sport Thanks: 110 Thanked 114 Times in 110 Posts	British seaside advice Help. SWMBO's birthday is coming up, and she wants to go somewhere British seaside. I'm **** at this sort of thing as she normally does holiday things. If it's any indication, we like traditional seaside, Piers, Victorian buildings etc, we're not bothered about clubs, but like pubs. A few nice restaurants would be good, and a comfortable but not shockingly expensive hotel would be nice. Reasonable journey time from Birmingham is a plus point too. We quite like Llandudno, but we've been there a few times. Weymouth was OK last time we went (probably 10-12 years ago now). I'd wondered about Weston-super-mare, but it seems it may be a bit run down- anyone live nearby? Any other suggestions? __________________ -- Chris ---------------------------------------------------- The Devil may care, but I don't mind.

08-05-2008, 20:42	#2
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,362 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: British seaside advice I am biased but i love the east coast. Scarbrough etc. You can stay in a decent hotel there and then you have the North York Moors at your disposal. The railway there is a good day out as well even if your not really into steam trains __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

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VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: British seaside advice Weymouth is quite nice, can help with info for there if you need it. Portsmouth area is sort of seaside but with more emphasis on other things to do. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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MudPuppy Seeking sanity Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,631 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 85 Thanked 66 Times in 63 Posts	Re: British seaside advice I'll have to agree with the Yorkshire suggestion - Scarborough and Whitby are both great places and it's a cracking drive across the moors. I have to say I prefer Whitby myself: a nice traditional little place with loads of character and history. I've only ever been there on day trips though so I can't suggest any nice hotels/pubs but i do know the fish n' chips are good. __________________

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Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,761 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 31 Thanked 196 Times in 147 Posts	Re: British seaside advice Weston-super-mud is ok for a quick day trip but nothing special and I wouldn't want a holiday there. Torquay is very much "traditional british" with a decent beach and a good selection of hotels plus a fair amount to do in the area - Torbay , Paignton (both more of the same) and Brixham (little fishing village) are a short drive away. Good restaurants for the evening , and plenty of pubs too. Other than that , I'm very partial to Newquay in Cornwall which is a fair bit further and can be quite "stag do" at nights which may not be your thing , but it's still very traditional and again has a wide choice of hotels and guest houses. Third option is the Isle of Wight which is always worth a look __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

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fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,591 Members Car: a car Thanks: 272 Thanked 202 Times in 183 Posts	Re: British seaside advice Avoid Barry Island south wales(see weston comments) HTH __________________

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okeh Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 767 Members Car: Black fabia vrs Thanks: 20 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: British seaside advice newquay in wales is has all the seaside things and is a nice town complete with harbour,beachand a couple of restaraunts,the only downside is that it is very small but aberstwyth is only an hour away New Quay, West Wales on beautiful Cardigan Bay - Holiday Cottages, Caravans, Pubs, Restaurants and local Services.

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Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: British seaside advice I can totally recommend scarborough, whitby etc I've been going to scarborough for 24 years since I was a nipper and recommend it, got to admit it's not the same as the years go by it but there is a nice park Peasholm Park, Olivers Mount, Two bays, miniture railway. Take in the navel warfare (model boats shooting at each other) every thursday and saturday and for wee drives you can drive the moors and visit all the coastal towns or visit the land of Heartbeat. Flamingo land is about 22 miles drive from scarborough for all your fun fair needs. Hope this helps Place I would recomend in scarborough is the Kenton hotel. Davy __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

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pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: British seaside advice I would say Brighton is pretty traditional but also has so much more to offer for a great weekend. The IOW is carp, don't come here. __________________

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