INTRODUCING THE SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND

The south coast named as the second most popular UK destination caravan and motorhome owners plan to visit post-lockdown
23 Jul 2021
BackIntroducing the south coast of England
As the nation embraces staycations amid ongoing foreign travel uncertainty, the south coast – including Brighton, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall – has been named as the second most popular UK destination caravan and motorhome owners plan to visit post-lockdown, a survey we conducted via YouGov has revealed.
So, we thought
it would be helpful to provide you with a bitesize list of fantastic places to
stay, amazing things to do and delicious places to eat if you have already set your
sat nav for the south.
Alternatively,
maybe we can tempt you to make your next staycation a south coast special...
Time to pitch up – where to stay
Named 2019 Dorset Holiday Park of the Year, Highlands End Holiday Park is a family-friendly
site located on a clifftop overlooking the Jurassic Coast. The coastline here
was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001 and has historic significance based
on ancient fossils, spectacular scenery and popular landmarks.
Porth Beach Holiday Park is a firm favourite in the region due to its prime location in the heart
of Cornwall. As well as being just 100 metres from the stunning Porth Beach –
considered to be one of Cornwall’s safest swimming beaches – it is only two
miles from Newquay and about an hour from Bude in North Cornwall or Penzance in
South Cornwall.
If you like to have the option of keeping busy
or enjoying some downtime, but are not quite sure until you open your curtain
in the morning, Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Devon may be the one for you. While many stay here for the private
beach, kayaking and paddleboarding on offer at the beach, there is also an
indoor swimming pool on site if that is more your style.
Things to do
Are you a fan of the arts? Experience theatre with
a backdrop so spectacular that you may struggle to keep your eyes on the show at
Minack Theatre in Cornwall. A venue like no other, the amphitheatre is carved into the
cliff face and regularly hosts shows throughout the summer. Although, visitors
are able to walk around, take a seat, enjoy a picnic, or simply take in the
view when shows are not scheduled.
Let’s be honest, there is likely to be a rainy
day on many staycations this year. So, why not prepare an inside attraction
worthy of a visit even on the sunniest of days. The National Marine Aquarium, located in Britain’s ocean
city of Plymouth, is home to more than 5,000 marine animals and offers
experiences from around the world, such as the Great Barrier Reef.
We’re back in Cornwall for our last suggestion
and it is one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions. The Eden Project aims to connect us with each other and the
living world, while exploring how we can work towards a better future. The huge
biomes are home to the largest rainforest in captivity and plants from around
the world, while outside there are enormous contemporary gardens to be explored.
Throughout the summer there are regular exhibitions, concerts and family-events,
so make sure to plan ahead if possible.
What to eat
A trip to the coast isn't complete without a
trip to a ‘famous’ fish and chip spot. Therefore, we have identified three of
the south coast’s finest.
Kicking things off is the multi award-winning Harbourside in Plymouth, which has
been popular among critics throughout the past decade. The branch even opened a
unique gluten free shop in 2018, with every single item on the menu being
gluten free. Who knew the fish and chip trade would be leading the way in inclusive
dietary requirements?
Next on the list is Hanbury’s Famous Fishand Chips of
Babbacombe, Torquay. The takeaway has been in business for more than four
decades and recently begun selling its own Hanbury’s Amber Ale & Hanbury’s Craft Lager that is made to its own special recipe. This one is
popular among locals and holidaymakers alike, with some visitors returning year
on year for a tasty treat.
Finally, TheLifeboat House in Coverack, Cornwall,
is an independently run takeaway, restaurant and bar inside a real converted
lifeboat house that closed down in 1980. Located on the seafront, you’ll
receive a healthy dose of fresh seaside air as well as an even more satisfying
portion of fresh, locally sourced fish and chips.
Summary
We know you will have your own favourite things about the south coast too,
so we want to hear from you!
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an email at info@kimberleycaravans.co.uk for
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