Once-booming stunning seaside cities with old school piers now ‘UK worst’

Jun 30, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Once-booming stunning seaside cities with old school piers now ‘UK worst’

As temperatures soar this summer season, many Britons have been trying to spend sunny days lounging by the seaside, nevertheless, some locals appear to be avoiding these two seashores with the bottom scores within the UK. According to a survey by Which?, two seashores within the UK acquired just one star for peace and quiet in addition to the rundown beachfront.

According to the three,000 voters, seaside resorts Clacton-on-Sea and Skegness acquired the bottom scores. 

Both resorts scored simply 48 %.

Their seashores acquired a median score of three out of 5 stars, however guests have been much less impressed with the dilapidated seafronts, significantly Skegness, which acquired a mere one-star score on this class. 

On TripAdvisor one Skegness beachgoer stated: “Never again. It’s a hole. Dirty place. The people look so dirty and why have they got no teeth?? 1 day was enough for me. Will never return.”

Both resorts additionally acquired a one-star score for peace and quiet.

However, some survey respondents did point out optimistic facets of Clacton-on-Sea, similar to its “lovely” seafront gardens and the “fantastic” annual airshow. 

Situated on the Essex Sunshine Coast, Clacton-on-Sea stands as the most important city and a buzzing budget-friendly seaside resort. 

The city gives loads of leisure choices, starting from the pleasure pier and full of life arcades to the Princes and West Cliff Theatres.

Additionally, guests can get pleasure from actions like {golfing}, scenic seafront walks and water sports activities.

Skegness additionally garnered reward for its “old-fashioned” appeal, providing loads of leisure for youngsters, together with donkey rides on the seaside, an aquarium, and arcades.

On the opposite finish of the spectrum, Bamburgh in Northumberland was the highest-rated seaside within the UK, and even out-rated well-liked vacationer hotspots like Brighton and Blackpool.

According to the pollster, it secured the highest place for the third consecutive 12 months.

Bamburgh achieved an ideal five-star score throughout numerous classes together with its seaside, seafront, surroundings, lodging, worth for cash, and peace and quiet.

It obtained an distinctive general vacation spot rating of 88 %.

The second highest rated is in Dartmouth, Devon, with an 85 % score.

Trailing shut behind in third place is Portstewart, County Londonderry/Derry, with a rating of 84 %.