FabSwingers.com forum: Big up your local beach!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

With the gorgeous weather and people from all over the uk wanting to head to beaches thought it would be cool to do a 'trip advisor' type thing on our local beaches or any that you'd recommend.

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By *himanMan
over a year ago

chichester

Brack bay the witterings there all nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We don't have one in Leicestershire but Bosworth Water Park is nice....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

South Devon - Blackpool Sands

Although its not sand its very small pebbles its gorgeous views, theres a sand area for young children with a gentle stream from the surrounding fields. Currently has blue flag status.

Lovely cafe that makes and sells only locally produced food, has an extensive shop for all beach needs. Big car parking areas too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Weston super mare, sand is fine and very soft, easy to walk on, there are donkeys and thick mud between the beach and the sea. I wouldn't go there myself prefer the sharper sand of Atlantic facing Cornwall where many small quiet beaches beckon with seductive isolation.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We don't have one in Leicestershire but Bosworth Water Park is nice...."

that looks mint! love the kids play areas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nooooo it's my beach ...... no-one else is getting to know about it ...... or the sweetie shop that's by the harbour that sells amazing ice-cream.Oops.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"South Devon - Blackpool Sands

Although its not sand its very small pebbles its gorgeous views, theres a sand area for young children with a gentle stream from the surrounding fields. Currently has blue flag status.

Lovely cafe that makes and sells only locally produced food, has an extensive shop for all beach needs. Big car parking areas too "
I want to head to this one! How do I get there from the M5?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Weston super mare, sand is fine and very soft, easy to walk on, there are donkeys and thick mud between the beach and the sea. I wouldn't go there myself prefer the sharper sand of Atlantic facing Cornwall where many small quiet beaches beckon with seductive isolation. "
wanna go here too! The pier looks cool

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"South Devon - Blackpool Sands

Although its not sand its very small pebbles its gorgeous views, theres a sand area for young children with a gentle stream from the surrounding fields. Currently has blue flag status.

Lovely cafe that makes and sells only locally produced food, has an extensive shop for all beach needs. Big car parking areas too I want to head to this one! How do I get there from the M5? "

M5 south, A38, turn off at Buckfastleigh, then head to Totnes, then follow signs for Dartmouth

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Never been to Weston,, its only a few hours away too

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By *gents 3 and 4Couple
over a year ago

truro

Gyllyngvase beach, blue flag beach great for the kids, rock pools one side, sandy bay when the tide is out, beach cafe,ice cream hut on the beach. Then pop in for a cuppa at ours which is only couple hundred yards away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Weston super mare, . wanna go here too! The pier looks cool

Not tried it yet but there is also a new club in WSM lots of B&B places may be worth a fab seaside trip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nottingham Market 'Square has a 'Beach' in it - with 250 tonnes of golden sweat stained sands, our themed fully licensed beach bar where adults can get slowly hammered on overpriced beer and a giant urine infested paddling pool.

We also have the Somali Pirate Ship experience (because after you've seen the prices you''think you've been robbed) and Waterballs - child-size hamster balls which float on water, just the thing to imprison your naughty child in on a warm sunny day.

All this brought to you by the Council of a land-locked county that could just offer reduced priced train fares to the real beach 2 hours way!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nice lil beach by my house in Egremont and then you have New Brighton beach that you can follow the Wirral Peninsula and end up on West Kirby beach.. 15 mile walk in.total but lovely ...x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was heartbroken to see Eastbourne Pier on fire yesterday. Its such a lovely seaside experience down there and the Pier was one of the few remaining Victorian ones.

It was lovely sitting the Grand Hotel looking out over the seafront and Pier, listening to the Wednesday evening Brass Band Concert.

I hope the restore it, though I foresee an argument over the economic viability of doing so.

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings

"South Devon - Blackpool Sands

Although its not sand its very small pebbles its gorgeous views, theres a sand area for young children with a gentle stream from the surrounding fields. Currently has blue flag status.

Lovely cafe that makes and sells only locally produced food, has an extensive shop for all beach needs. Big car parking areas too "

My mum came from Torquay and we used to go to Blackpool sands and the beach and the sea were so clean

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Aberdovey! Such a gorgeous beach and nice little village as well. After that I'd probably say Newquay

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My local beach is having a total re vamp. Its going to look awesome (about time too). Just a shame it wont be fully open until end of next month!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lune Bay mull of Galaway spent two beautiful days there few weeks back simply amazing beach and views

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love Aberdovey! Such a gorgeous beach and nice little village as well. After that I'd probably say Newquay

i hate newquay only because its so busy.. im not a people person lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"South Devon - Blackpool Sands

Although its not sand its very small pebbles its gorgeous views, theres a sand area for young children with a gentle stream from the surrounding fields. Currently has blue flag status.

Lovely cafe that makes and sells only locally produced food, has an extensive shop for all beach needs. Big car parking areas too I want to head to this one! How do I get there from the M5?

M5 south, A38, turn off at Buckfastleigh, then head to Totnes, then follow signs for Dartmouth "
thanks

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Ours has a free fireworks show

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ours has a free fireworks show

Are you referring to the regular Wednesday one on the beach front (with complementary Brass Band accompaniment) or the tragic fire yesterday.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Ours has a free fireworks show

Are you referring to the regular Wednesday one on the beach front (with complementary Brass Band accompaniment) or the tragic fire yesterday."

The fire yesterday, hence my sad face.

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon

"South Devon - Blackpool Sands

Although its not sand its very small pebbles its gorgeous views, theres a sand area for young children with a gentle stream from the surrounding fields. Currently has blue flag status.

Lovely cafe that makes and sells only locally produced food, has an extensive shop for all beach needs. Big car parking areas too "

Totally agree.

Woods and fields tumble down onto the clean beautiful shingle..blue, blue, clear water..great facilities..excellent cafe...Difficult to imagine a more idyllic beach.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ours has a free fireworks show

Are you referring to the regular Wednesday one on the beach front (with complementary Brass Band accompaniment) or the tragic fire yesterday.

The fire yesterday, hence my sad face."

Bloody awful - its such a lovely Pier (or was) - I do hope they rebuild it.

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By *icefellatwoMan
over a year ago

hastings

"Ours has a free fireworks show

Yes that's very sad to see

Our one in Hastings was a closed down wreck before it got burnt down.

Then everyone wanted to save it !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Felixstowe beach

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

Morecambe bay , extensive sands , watch out for me and my lad on our crossers though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In London?

..i think Southend is the one that's the most local.

I used to love Margate though. Haven't been for yeaaaaaars.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Ours has a free fireworks show

Are you referring to the regular Wednesday one on the beach front (with complementary Brass Band accompaniment) or the tragic fire yesterday.

The fire yesterday, hence my sad face.

Bloody awful - its such a lovely Pier (or was) - I do hope they rebuild it. "

Me too. There's a meeting this morning to assess things. The hotels all along there will be affected in the short term and it's airbourne in a couple of weeks people use the pier as a viewing point usually. It's a bad thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You cannot beat the beaches and views throughout Cornwall full stop! Particular favourites for me would be st. Agnes nice views and quite secluded if you go for a wonder into some of the coves

perranporth, st.ives are also very good beaches!! Cornwall is best place to holiday in the UK by far! Almost feels as though you are abroad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Now Mr Thomas cook give me a job.

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon

"You cannot beat the beaches and views throughout Cornwall full stop! Particular favourites for me would be st. Agnes nice views and quite secluded if you go for a wonder into some of the coves

perranporth, st.ives are also very good beaches!! Cornwall is best place to holiday in the UK by far! Almost feels as though you are abroad.

If you like Cornwall so much you should try the Scilly isles....epic!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Morecambe bay , extensive sands , watch out for me and my lad on our crossers though

a friend wrote my name on that beach then took a pic n sent it to me.. still love that pic

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You cannot beat the beaches and views throughout Cornwall full stop! Particular favourites for me would be st. Agnes nice views and quite secluded if you go for a wonder into some of the coves

perranporth, st.ives are also very good beaches!! Cornwall is best place to holiday in the UK by far! Almost feels as though you are abroad.

i really liked Praa sands.. out the way and quiet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not my local beach but an area of outstanding natural beauty is the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, beautiful white sand beaches and azure blue waters.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You cannot beat the beaches and views throughout Cornwall full stop! Particular favourites for me would be st. Agnes nice views and quite secluded if you go for a wonder into some of the coves

perranporth, st.ives are also very good beaches!! Cornwall is best place to holiday in the UK by far! Almost feels as though you are abroad.

i really liked Praa sands.. out the way and quiet

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can't beat the quiet beaches with company

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By *otebonydeluxeWoman
over a year ago

earls barton

Cleethorpes is good long sandy beaches al the way to humberstone.lots for kids and cheap beer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hunstanton beach is amazing this time of year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We go swimming in our local reservoir.. Bit naughty I guess... Rivington, it's beautiful... Sand around the edges and lovely trees. Kind of been put off slightly. They found a body there 2 days ago... A young woman in her twenties apparently!

no suspicious circumstances very sad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would but it's Southend. I will leave it there

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By *ack_greenfinchMan
over a year ago

bristol

"You cannot beat the beaches and views throughout Cornwall full stop! Particular favourites for me would be st. Agnes nice views and quite secluded if you go for a wonder into some of the coves

perranporth, st.ives are also very good beaches!! Cornwall is best place to holiday in the UK by far! Almost feels as though you are abroad.

If you like Cornwall so much you should try the Scilly isles....epic!"

Yes! The Scillies are great - peace, crystal water, and so peaceful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can see my local beach from my living room

I love Devon, but think Cornwall has much nicer beaches.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I'm not a fan of sand in my bits but if I had a favourite beach I wouldn't want a load more people on it. I'm selfish like that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not a fan of sand in my bits but if I had a favourite beach I wouldn't want a load more people on it. I'm selfish like that."

Just so long as the people on it are adults and not screaming kids, I'm happy!

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

It`s great until the tide goes out! It goes bloody miles out and leaves mud flats! It isn`t AKA Weston Super Mud for nothing! Still, go the other side of Brean Down to Brean, Bridgewater and Highbridge and it`s even worse!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"With the gorgeous weather and people from all over the uk wanting to head to beaches thought it would be cool to do a 'trip advisor' type thing on our local beaches or any that you'd recommend. "

You cursed it. It's miserable. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our local beech is around 2+hrs away - joys of being in the midlands!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

dalgety bay

is most deffo not closed due to radiation contamination

Eh honest !!'

... Spend a sunny afternoon there and you will never need to shave again!! Hair loss guarantee

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Chasewater beach, Staffordshire. Close to the area where the hoard was found, so you may strike gold too. Glorious area, a place to relax next to the water, without huge waves crashing into you, so not frequented by fit surfers ( Plenty to do, a place for adults and families, and social get togethers. Burntwood on Sea

Another place stuck in the centre of the landmass, miles from the ocean.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Chasewater beach, Staffordshire. Close to the area where the hoard was found, so you may strike gold too. Glorious area, a place to relax next to the water, without huge waves crashing into you, so not frequented by fit surfers ( Plenty to do, a place for adults and families, and social get togethers. Burntwood on Sea

Another place stuck in the centre of the landmass, miles from the ocean."

Is there a beach?!

I love chasewater nice to walk the dog and entertain the child on a summers day but not a beach there that I'm aware of?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We're a bit stuck for beaches near Stoke so if I chuck a tonne of sand in the back garden with a paddlin pool. Add a bar and a boogie box, who's coming to review it

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"We're a bit stuck for beaches near Stoke so if I chuck a tonne of sand in the back garden with a paddlin pool. Add a bar and a boogie box, who's coming to review it

You're the same county as Chasewater beach!!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Melton mowbray

they've turned the streets into a beach.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Another place stuck in the centre of the landmass, miles from the ocean.

Is there a beach?!

I love chasewater nice to walk the dog and entertain the child on a summers day but not a beach there that I'm aware of?!"

There had(s) been a little beach for years, parents took me as a kid, and there are plans afoot to expland or regenerate it. Sorry if thousands have jumped in the car and it's gone

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

If you search on the net, there's a photo and news about Chasewater on sea.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

If you search on the net, there's a photo and news about Chasewater on sea.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I wish I lived near a beach, I love the sea. We are going to Lytham St Anne's for a few days next week and really looking forward to it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My nearest are Crosby.. Formby Point..Ainsdale etc, but haven't been to any of them for years

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