'Proper seaside' - Llandudno on UK top ten list thanks to attraction and famous residents

Owen Hughes

16 September 2024 at 0:48 pm·2-min read

Llandudno's Great Orme tram scored well in the transport section — -Credit: (Image: Jason Selby)

Llandudno has appeared on UK top ten list thanks to an attraction and some famous residents. The Seaside Heritage Network this afternoon named its Bucket and Spade List.

These are the 10 favourite seaside places and experiences as voted for by members of the public. Wales had one experience/place on the list.

This was the Great Orme Tramway and Goats which were paired together as they share the giant headland known as Y Gogarth in Welsh.

They were joined on the top ten list by sites like the Grand Pier in Weston-super-mare and New Palace and Adventureland in New Brighton, which was top of the pile.

One voter said: "A trip on a train, open sided and open vista, steep slopes (almost a fairground ride in itself) and wild, smelly goats. A trip to the top, through the streets to the stars. Proper seaside."

Wild goats on the Great Orme look down on Llandudno -Credit:Karl Eastwood

Dr Kathryn Ferry, a founder member of the Seaside Heritage Network, said: "Our winners this year are not the usual suspects but that is a timely reminder that seaside heritage is not always grand or obvious.

"These are attractions that make their location unique, they are distinctive things that are highly valued by residents and visitors alike; it’s for that reason thousands of people took the time to register their choice.

"Several themes came out in the comments from voters and the sense of continuity these places and experiences provide was key. People have a great nostalgia for the things they enjoyed in childhood and they are grateful for the opportunity to pass that on to the next generation.

"Our winners were routinely praised for their family focus and friendly staff too. We firmly believe that embracing the power of seaside heritage to connect with people anew can help coastal places blighted by social and economic problems. It’s brilliant to have such a varied and cherished Top Ten."

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