goose2010 Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Was in Weymouth last week first time i hve been since i was young. Loved it so clean and tidy and such a nice town. Even brought some award winning sausages from 'the sausage factory'
Zingari Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 I think they cleaned and tarted Weymouth up a bit for the Olympics
Alf Bentley Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Went to Folkestone while on holiday in Kent this year. My god what a dive. It seemed full of Eatern European immigrant families and was plainly run-down, almost as if it had given up trying. Also the same can be said of Dover and Ramsgate. Deal was disappointing. Sandwich was quaint. Margate is another dump. Sorry to hear that my home town (Folkestone) is in a bad way, though it was when I last saw it some years back. Some serious money has been pumped into East Kent (an area that generally defies the "well-to-do South-East" stereotype) by some local philanthropist in recent years - to the extent that Folkestone now has a "creative quarter", which I find pretty incredible. My nephew is living there now, so I'll have to make a trip down to judge for myself. Dover has always been grim, Deal has always been disappointing, Sandwich has always been quaint - and Margate has been on its uppers for a good few years (but seemed to be bouncing back a bit when we visited a couple of years ago - what with its very own Tate Art Gallery and all). Surprised at your negative review of Ramsgate, as that seemed to be prospering when we were there. Whitstable had turned into a nice place, largely through the slipstream of London money, I think. I suppose a lot of the negativity stems from the general decline in British seaside resorts, with cheap foreign holidays - exacerbated for East Kent by the severe decline in custom from passengers of cross-channel ferries, due to the tunnel/Eurostar. Some resorts in other parts of the country (Norfolk, South-West) seem to have thrived better - not sure quite why. Inland, much of East Kent is still pretty plush and well-to-do, though....
Parafox Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Did you go in Doggets Coat and Badge pub ( if it's still there) , I used to love that place in the 80's , it reminded me of the old "fun pubs" that you must remember . No, I didn't see anything like "fun pubs", unfortunately. I saw quite a few closed down shops and even amusement arcades that have gone to the wall.
Parafox Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Sorry to hear that my home town (Folkestone) is in a bad way, though it was when I last saw it some years back. Some serious money has been pumped into East Kent (an area that generally defies the "well-to-do South-East" stereotype) by some local philanthropist in recent years - to the extent that Folkestone now has a "creative quarter", which I find pretty incredible. My nephew is living there now, so I'll have to make a trip down to judge for myself. Dover has always been grim, Deal has always been disappointing, Sandwich has always been quaint - and Margate has been on its uppers for a good few years (but seemed to be bouncing back a bit when we visited a couple of years ago - what with its very own Tate Art Gallery and all). Surprised at your negative review of Ramsgate, as that seemed to be prospering when we were there. Whitstable had turned into a nice place, largely through the slipstream of London money, I think. I suppose a lot of the negativity stems from the general decline in British seaside resorts, with cheap foreign holidays - exacerbated for East Kent by the severe decline in custom from passengers of cross-channel ferries, due to the tunnel/Eurostar. Some resorts in other parts of the country (Norfolk, South-West) seem to have thrived better - not sure quite why. Inland, much of East Kent is still pretty plush and well-to-do, though.... HAHA... Leicester has a "Cultural Quarter" and what has that got to offer? I admit Ramsgate was more of a late in the day, passing through visit, just to see if it was worth returning another day. It wasn't. We did find the cliff railway which seems to have been done up. Whitstable is very nice if somewhat overcrowded with cars etc on the main street. The fish stalls are great. As is the pub on the beach. Broadstairs was a good place, busy with a nice beach and town. A bit like a Cornish coastal village I thought. It was the Folk Music Festival when we were there so it had an added."feel".
Alf Bentley Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Broadstairs was a good place, busy with a nice beach and town. A bit like a Cornish coastal village I thought. It was the Folk Music Festival when we were there so it had an added."feel". My mate from Whitstable was at that folk festival in Broadstairs and was singing the praises of both the festival and the town. I might have to join him at next year's event. Never been to Broadstairs. Also, it's where Ted Heath came from, unless I'm mistaken - the home town of someone who had as much vitriol for Thatcher as he did can't be all bad!
Parafox Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 My mate from Whitstable was at that folk festival in Broadstairs and was singing the praises of both the festival and the town. I might have to join him at next year's event. Never been to Broadstairs. Also, it's where Ted Heath came from, unless I'm mistaken - the home town of someone who had as much vitriol for Thatcher as he did can't be all bad! Even if you're not that keen on "folk" it was a good event. A pretty wide range of live music in the folk genre but no real "hardcore" stuff. :ots of musicians busking as well as organised gigs on the Bandstand. And a selection of sales stalls. Well worth a visit if you're in the area at the time.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Margate and Deal were pretty dreadful in the sixties. Used to love Brighton, and would go down on my Vespa Supersport, clad in anorak, dark glasses etc. Had racoon tails and numerous lamps fitted to my lovely chrome crash guard. A real "Mod" back then, and always a "bird" on the back. Those were the days
Zingari Posted 19 September 2013 Posted 19 September 2013 Margate and Deal were pretty dreadful in the sixties. Used to love Brighton, and would go down on my Vespa Supersport, clad in anorak, dark glasses etc. Had racoon tails and numerous lamps fitted to my lovely chrome crash guard. A real "Mod" back then, and always a "bird" on the back. Those were the days No it wasn't it was pretty good And "Fox stoles" were the choice of the discerning mod and we wore parkas not fookin anoraks
BHAFC Braders Posted 19 September 2013 Posted 19 September 2013 Weymouth by far the best in my opinion. Portland Bill & Lulworth Cove nearby are really nice places. This on the nose , been going since I was young and absolutely love the place.
vandamman Posted 19 September 2013 Posted 19 September 2013 Good places - North Devon coast from Bude to Lynton, Swanage, Jersey, Wells next to the sea, Falmouth, Brighton, Branscombe. There are too many bad ones to mention but Hastings has got to be one of the worst.
MrsJohnMurphy Posted 19 September 2013 Posted 19 September 2013 Abersoch in North Wales is beautiful a bit like a smaller version of St Ives
Zingari Posted 20 September 2013 Posted 20 September 2013 I find that Mablethorpe is virtually indistinguishable from St.Tropez. I shouldn't be telling you this really as I want to keep it as a undiscovered gem that only a select few are aware. Caravan sales here are set to rocket when it eventually gets discovered by the masses so get in quick and buy one now . I've got one for sale so start bidding now before it's too late
KFS Posted 20 September 2013 Posted 20 September 2013 Sandbanks beach, Bournemouth. It's like being in a foreign country in the summer!
absolutelegend Posted 20 September 2013 Posted 20 September 2013 Living in Leics, I don't get to the seaside that much, and my holidays tend to be abroad. What are the best easy access weekend breaks for us? north nortfolk springs to mind, but anywhere else?
Alf Bentley Posted 20 September 2013 Posted 20 September 2013 I thought we were in Royan but thanks to your heads up our local beach was on the cote Sauvage. Did you take a walk on the wild side on the Cote Sauvage? (Yes, Cote v. Coté, I know....and I can't get the accent on the "O"...I'll get my coat!)
Finnegan Posted 20 September 2013 Posted 20 September 2013 Living in Leics, I don't get to the seaside that much, and my holidays tend to be abroad. What are the best easy access weekend breaks for us? north nortfolk springs to mind, but anywhere else? Hunstanton is the closest decent seaside town. It's nice, pretty standard.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 No it wasn't it was pretty good And "Fox stoles" were the choice of the discerning mod and we wore parkas not fookin anoraks Yes, it was a hooded parka, but I thought the younger ones on this site wouldn't know what I meant. Fur lined hood and all that jazz. Had a lovely large velvet bow tie too. The birds loved the scooter, purple and cream, a rarity then.
Guest Col city fan Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Bude... I love the beaches there....
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Been to Sheringham today, very hot day here. Still on holiday in Norfolk till Saturday
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