Visiting the UK Coastal Towns

Finally, after a long break I have "Picked up the Pen" and decided to write some more articles. Since moving to the UK in December 2014 from Singapore we have done some getting around and visited 47 cities to date including four coastal towns chosen as part of our long weekend road trips.

We previously visited Skegness and Bournemouth and during our latest trip included Blackpool and Whitby. Blackpool, I hear you say and certainly that is the response we got from many people when we announced our itinerary but here is the thing. I like visiting these places for the very reason that the people are very different from the city folk.


They are a more simply people, with less hangups and certainly far more laid back and I mean that in the best way possible. The dress code is more "Common" and during our visit to Blackpool it was strange to see the locals walking around in town and about in their track suites. That's the way it is and I am okay with that. Why do we have to dress up all the time?

One thing is for sure, the people in the coastal towns are friendly and down to earth. What you see is what you get attitude and more genuine if I dare say so. I have read that many of the coastal towns are struggling and no longer the destination of choice for the UK people. Now, they prefer the cheap "Packaged" overseas holidays and as a result these towns are in decline when it comes to holiday visitors.

I believe the direct result is that the coastal people therefor make an extra effort to be friendly and treat visitors in a special way. You are appreciated and certainly that has been my experience. Even if you end up staying in some small hotel you come away with 5 Star treatment and that is a bonus for me. The hospitality is great, awesome food and overall a more personal and rewarding experience.

There are always loads to explore so I will continue to include more of these towns in future road trips and to date has always been very cost effective compared to some other destinations.

Kudos to all the peoples of the Coastal Towns.