The Five Minutes Spare Guide to Montrose The seaside town in Angus with the name that sounds like someone’s 80 year old grandad. Montrose is situated on the coastline of Angus, a densely populated area of Scotland known for its East-Coast accent and some stunning scenery. Montrose is a bit of an island town, situated…
Could this seaside resort be the ideal holiday destination for you? We say it’s worth a visit. Just south of the Ribble Estuary in the Irish Sea, you will find Southport. Southport is situated 14 miles from Preston and 16 miles from Liverpool. Found on the East Coast of England, this large seaside resort town…
Renowned as a golfing centre, there’s more to Troon than just the tee off. Troon is a reasonably sized town set on the West Coast of Scotland. Found in rural Ayrshire, Troon is surrounded by stunning sea views, beautiful beaches and of course a golf course the size of East Ayrshire. We wanted to get…
Clacton-on-Sea is just as described: it is a town on the sea, with its own nice beach and promenade. It has been a seaside destination of choice for many, at least since the late Victorian era, after the railway from London arrived. Today, Clacton has a large population of retired people, indicating that it is…
Eastbourne in Under Five Minutes Your go-to guide to the brightest sunny seaside town in East Sussex. Modern Eastbourne makes its money collecting tourists from London. Situated southerly enough but it can be visited in a day trip from the capital city, Eastbourne has long since made its money by selling fish and chips on the…
Margate is a town and seaside resort in north-east Kent on the south coast of England. Situated on Kent’s north coast, the town lies approximately 16 miles north-east of Canterbury and 4 miles north of Ramsgate. By the early 13th century the town’s port had gained important national status. And, by the early part of…
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