Ilfracombe: A Stunning Seaside Town Grappling with Housing, High Street Decline, and Anti-Social Challenges Thursday, August 14, 2025 ilfracombe devon seaside tourism housing victorian highstreet antisocial community regeneration Ilfracombe, a picturesque seaside town in North Devon, is renowned for its stunning beaches, scenic coastal paths, and iconic landmarks such as Damian Hirst’s Bronze Verity sculpture. On the surface, it thrives as a tourist … Read More
Ilfracombe: A Beautiful UK Seaside Town Struggling to Preserve Its Identity Thursday, August 14, 2025 ilfracombe devon seaside tourism housing highstreet community antisocialbehaviour victorian regeneration Ilfracombe, a picturesque coastal town in North Devon, is renowned for its stunning beaches, scenic South West coastal path, and vibrant harbour filled with shops, eateries, and the striking Bronze Verity sculpture by Damian … Read More
Taste: Sidmouth’s Beloved Artisan Ice Cream Shop with a Cult Following Sunday, August 10, 2025 gelato sidmouth artisan familybusiness community icecream handcrafted awardwinning seaside legacy Nestled along Sidmouth’s sun-kissed seafront, a queue of eager customers savours something truly special: handcrafted, creamy gelato from Taste. For over a decade, this family-run ice cream parlour has risen from humble … Read More
South West Seafront Café Serves Giant Slices That Even Jeremy Vine Couldn’t Miss Friday, August 8, 2025 sidmouth café seaside cakes jeremyvine hospitality homemade pandemic coastline vegan Nestled high above Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens, the Clock Tower Café offers more than just exceptional baked goods—it presents a stunning panorama of the Jurassic Coast. For owners Lewis Macleod and his wife Susie, this … Read More
Seaside Pub with Friendly Ghost Cheers to Pub of the Year Nomination Tuesday, August 5, 2025 pub seaside ghost heritage victorian georgereed burnham ale community nomination Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Burnham-on-Sea, The Reeds Arms is celebrating its nomination as one of Somerset’s top 50 pubs in this year’s Pub of the Year Awards, following a public vote. This charming pub, … Read More
Luxury South West Seaside Destination: Sandbanks, Your Summer Paradise Without Leaving the UK Sunday, August 3, 2025 sandbanks seaside dorset luxury beach travel sunshine celebrities walks holiday Sandbanks, renowned for its millionaire residents, celebrity sightings, and frequent Harry Redknapp interviews on Sky Sports News, has been a cherished family retreat for over a century. Now, it’s finally receiving the … Read More