Cleethorpes has secured a place on the Seaside Heritage Network’s Bucket and Spade List of the Top Ten favourite seaside places.
A public vote put the resort’s Lakeside area at Number 7, behind features at New Brighton, the Isle of Wight, and Folkestone, with Scarborough’s Grand Hotel coming in at Number 9.
Voters said of Cleethoroes’ Lakeside area that it was family friendly, very accessible for mobility restricted disabled people; calming and great for mental well-being; and spacious.
Dr Kathryn Ferry, founder member of the Seaside Heritage Network, stressed how important it was to see people and communities getting behind the vote: “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.”
