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
Somerset’s Stunning Burnham-on-Sea: A Beautiful Beach with Hidden Dangers Sunday, August 10, 2025 burnham-on-sea beach somerset tides quicksand dangers hinkley point severn estuary lifeguards tourism On a radiant early August day, I found myself drawn to the expansive sandy beach of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. The sun shone brilliantly overhead, while a cool, brisk wind carried grains of sand from the dunes across my face. … Read More
Clarks Village Launches Art-Inspired Mini-Golf Adventure Saturday, August 9, 2025 mini-golf clarksvillage art summer family somerset outdoorfun culture leisure tourism sport This summer, Clarks Village introduces Art & Putt, its inaugural mini-golf course that blends creativity with outdoor entertainment. Located on the lawn of the Alfred Gillett Trust’s Shoemaker Museum, this vibrant … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Faces Challenges but Hopes for Revival Remain Strong Saturday, August 9, 2025 weston-super-mare seafront birnbeckpier highstreet tourism regeneration housing council community investment Residents of Weston-super-Mare, a South West seaside town, have voiced concerns that the area is in decline, citing a deteriorating high street dominated by charity shops and vape outlets, along with rising drug issues. The … Read More
Lichfield: England’s Most ‘English’ City Hidden in Plain Sight Thursday, August 7, 2025 lichfield england cathedral samueljohnson history tourism festival park market heritage Nestled just north of Birmingham in the heart of Staffordshire lies Lichfield, a charming city acclaimed as the “most English place” in the country. Positioned near the geographic center of England and the most … Read More
Iconic Roman Baths Recognised Among UK’s Top Attractions Wednesday, August 6, 2025 romanbaths bath heritage tourism historic unesco tripadvisor attractions events summerlates Bath’s iconic Roman Baths have been officially named one of the UK’s premier attractions, securing the No. 7 spot nationally in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2025. This prestigious ranking … Read More