While the quieter side of North Bay is where you'll find surfing enthusiasts, colourful beach huts, the North Bay Railway and a shoreline ideal for rock pooling at low tide, South Bay is where most of the amenities and entertainment live. Although famous as a seaside destination of choice for discerning Victorians, Scarborough is much older with a collection of winding cobbled streets and period architecture to prove it. Two sweeping sandy beaches help make Scarborough a place with something for everyone. Visit places such as Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve, RSPB Ribble Discovery Centre or head to the Forest of Bowland AONB for walking, cycling and a bit history in the shape of the 12th-century Sawley Abbey ruins. Get a bird's eye view of it all at Blackpool Tower Eye & 4D Experience before hopping aboard a Heritage Tram Tour to rattle along the waterfront in vintage style.īlackpool is also well located for anyone looking to explore the wider county of Lancashire. This is the section between the North and South piers and is by far the most popular with arcades, live shows and plenty of amenities. You'll find most of the action along The Golden Mile. The huge stretch of golden sand, which runs for seven miles, boasts three piers loaded with attractions and is backed by a lively promenade. If there's one reason Blackpool continues to pull in the holidaying punters, it has to be its magnificent beach. Expect chic craft shops and do call by Falmouth Art Gallery to see the latest exhibits from local artists.įor a burst of fresh sea air, walk out along the headland to Pendennis Point where you'll not only come face-to-face with the robust remains of Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle but will likely spot seals, possibly even dolphins, at play in the water below. It's a place that succeeds in blending the old with the new its proud maritime heritage, best explored at the unmissable National Maritime Museum Cornwall, compliments its burgeoning creative scene.īoats deliver the freshest seafood to some truly innovative and stylish independent restaurants and cafés, and you won't struggle for places to grab a seriously good coffee on the go. The working harbour town of Falmouth in Cornwall may be petite but it has a whole lot going on for anyone looking for some seasonal sunshine by the sea. There are numerous RSPB reserves including Berney Marshes and Breydon Water where you'll get a real taste of the wild marshy landscape of the region complete with the iconic Berney Arms Windmill. Nearby Norwich has plenty of history, culture and places to eat and drink, while Great Yarmouth has everything you'd expect from a vintage seaside resort. While you can charter a sailing boat for the duration you could, instead, book a cosy cottage and dip your toe in with sailing lessons, hire an easy motorboat for a day pootling on the water, hop in a canoe or try your abs at paddleboarding. You don't have to be a seafaring expert, however there's a huge range of activities for all skill levels. Rivers weave their way through the low-lying fenland opening onto lakes (known locally as broads), which beg to be enjoyed, and June is a beautiful month for doing exactly that.
The Norfolk Broads, part of The Broads National Park, is made up of a network of navigable waterways. Business Date to Date (exclude holidays).
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