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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
I love this alternative seaside town away from the UK tourist traps – it has clean golden beaches and floating cafes
Plus, find out about Haven's biggest holiday park, which is close to the town COASTAL RETREAT I love this alternative seaside town away from the UK tourist traps – it has clean golden beaches and floating cafes FORGET the usual tourist hotspots - one Devon seaside town is the ultimate hidden gem with a lengthy golden beach and a dramatic cliff face. Where the River Exe meets the English Channel, you'll find Exmouth - a quaint town usually overshadowed by its busier neighbours such as Dawlish and Teignmouth. 5 Exmouth in Devon can be found where the English Channel and the River Exe meet Credit: Getty Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here But as Devon's oldest seaside resort, Exmouth is home to a charming town with Victorian and Georgian buildings, multiple mouthwatering fish and chips spots and fun for all the family. As a child growing up close to the town, nothing beat a day trip to Exmouth Beach, with two miles of golden, soft sands wrapping around the coastline. Exmouth Beach sits at the entrance to the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It is also a key part of the South West Coastal Path, making it the ideal spot for a long stroll to soak up the sea breeze and local marine life, such as seals. Children will love the beach as well - as a child, I was never bored when I visited as the beach boasts sand ideal for sandcastle making and thriving rockpools. And it has been awarded a Blue Flag seven years in a row. If you head further along the beach, you will reach The Engine Room, where you can grab a 'posh' fish finger sandwich for £11.50 and decadent ice cream sundaes from £6.50. Next to the restaurant is The Thirsty Turtle playground that only opened a few months ago and has wooden climbing frames and sandpits for kids. Parents can grab a drink or food from The Thirsty Turtle Tavern or head to one of the other shacks onsite, serving fish and chips and pizza. The English holiday resort that families say is a 'fancy Center Parcs' Further to the east of the town is Exmouth Beach East and Rodney Point, a dramatic red and orange cliff face which is a scenic picnic spot. The main beach is only a 10-minute walk from the train station and a short distance from the town centre too. In the town, there is everything you'd expect to find on a usual British highstreet, but make sure to head to Wetherspoons' Powder Monkey. The boozer was named after Nancy Perriam, a local woman who served as a 'powder monkey' - someone who carries the gunpowder from a ship's hold to the guns - in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars, so serves as a great historical spot as well as a pit stop. 5 The town is home to some great historic spots including the Powder Monkey Wetherspoons pub Credit: Wayne Perry - The Sun One of the best places to eat in the town though, isn't actually on dry land. The River Exe Cafe, which won a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award in 2024, sits on a floating barge on the river. Only open between April and September, visitors have to hop on a water taxi from Exmouth Marina to get to the cafe, where they can enjoy a range of seafood dishes including the catch of the day. Tickets on the water taxi cost £8 per person, or £4 for children under 13 years old. 5 The marina is also pretty with many multi-coloured building Credit: Alamy The marina itself is also worth exploring with colourful houses and small boats bobbing in the water - I always feel lucky if I spot some fish swimming about too. On August 31, tourists can hop on a free vintage bus in the town as well. The Devon General Remembered event will celebrate the history of Devon buses and feature rides on a number of heritage buses from between the 1950s and 1970s throughout the day. If you want to continue exploring the local area, then head to A La Ronde, just outside of the town. This National Trust property is a quirky 16-sided house, dating back to the 18th century. It was built by two cousins who had returned from a tour of Europe, and at the time, was home to many objects they had collected from their travels. 5 And just outside the town is A La Ronde - a 18th century house with thousands of shells inside Credit: BBC Inside, visitors can explore the cousins' collection of souvenirs and even a shell grotto - a gallery and staircase decorated with thousands of shells. Visitors can explore the house and gardens from £11 per adult and £5.50 per child. A popular family attraction called the World of Country Life is a 10-minute drive from the town and it has lots of different things to explore including a 'vintage' soft play, replica Victorian street with shops and farm animal feeding sessions. Tickets cost £19.75 per adult and £16.20 per child. There are plenty of places to stay in and around Exmouth as well, including Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park a 12-minute drive away, with three-night stays costing from £109. Haven's biggest holiday park can be found near Exmouth HAVEN'S Devon Cliffs is the biggest of its holiday resorts in the UK, with 1,641 caravans and lodges. The park has a huge indoor water complex with slides, flumes, and tube slides. There's also an indoor soft play for younger kids. For those who don't mind the outdoors, activities include NERF camps, 4x4 off-roaders, and nature trails. The park has many on-site food choices, including Burger King and Papa Johns. You can find the cheapest caravan stays for just £49 for four nights, or go fancier with their lodges. It's also one of the highest-rated holiday parks in the UK, with more than 4,000 reviews on TripAdvisor. Devon is also home to a fairytale-esque beach town that isn't on the sea. Plus, there is a pretty seafront campsite on the English Riviera with heated swimming pools that still has summer pitches from £12.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I love this alternative seaside town away from the UK tourist traps – it has clean golden beaches and floating cafes
Plus, find out about Haven's biggest holiday park, which is close to the town COASTAL RETREAT I love this alternative seaside town away from the UK tourist traps – it has clean golden beaches and floating cafes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORGET the usual tourist hotspots - one Devon seaside town is the ultimate hidden gem with a lengthy golden beach and a dramatic cliff face. Where the River Exe meets the English Channel, you'll find Exmouth - a quaint town usually overshadowed by its busier neighbours such as Dawlish and Teignmouth. 5 Exmouth in Devon can be found where the English Channel and the River Exe meet Credit: Getty Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here But as Devon's oldest seaside resort, Exmouth is home to a charming town with Victorian and Georgian buildings, multiple mouthwatering fish and chips spots and fun for all the family. As a child growing up close to the town, nothing beat a day trip to Exmouth Beach, with two miles of golden, soft sands wrapping around the coastline. Exmouth Beach sits at the entrance to the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It is also a key part of the South West Coastal Path, making it the ideal spot for a long stroll to soak up the sea breeze and local marine life, such as seals. Children will love the beach as well - as a child, I was never bored when I visited as the beach boasts sand ideal for sandcastle making and thriving rockpools. And it has been awarded a Blue Flag seven years in a row. If you head further along the beach, you will reach The Engine Room, where you can grab a 'posh' fish finger sandwich for £11.50 and decadent ice cream sundaes from £6.50. Next to the restaurant is The Thirsty Turtle playground that only opened a few months ago and has wooden climbing frames and sandpits for kids. Parents can grab a drink or food from The Thirsty Turtle Tavern or head to one of the other shacks onsite, serving fish and chips and pizza. The English holiday resort that families say is a 'fancy Center Parcs' Further to the east of the town is Exmouth Beach East and Rodney Point, a dramatic red and orange cliff face which is a scenic picnic spot. The main beach is only a 10-minute walk from the train station and a short distance from the town centre too. In the town, there is everything you'd expect to find on a usual British highstreet, but make sure to head to Wetherspoons' Powder Monkey. The boozer was named after Nancy Perriam, a local woman who served as a 'powder monkey' - someone who carries the gunpowder from a ship's hold to the guns - in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars, so serves as a great historical spot as well as a pit stop. 5 The town is home to some great historic spots including the Powder Monkey Wetherspoons pub Credit: Wayne Perry - The Sun One of the best places to eat in the town though, isn't actually on dry land. The River Exe Cafe, which won a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award in 2024, sits on a floating barge on the river. Only open between April and September, visitors have to hop on a water taxi from Exmouth Marina to get to the cafe, where they can enjoy a range of seafood dishes including the catch of the day. Tickets on the water taxi cost £8 per person, or £4 for children under 13 years old. 5 The marina is also pretty with many multi-coloured building Credit: Alamy The marina itself is also worth exploring with colourful houses and small boats bobbing in the water - I always feel lucky if I spot some fish swimming about too. On August 31, tourists can hop on a free vintage bus in the town as well. The Devon General Remembered event will celebrate the history of Devon buses and feature rides on a number of heritage buses from between the 1950s and 1970s throughout the day. If you want to continue exploring the local area, then head to A La Ronde, just outside of the town. This National Trust property is a quirky 16-sided house, dating back to the 18th century. It was built by two cousins who had returned from a tour of Europe, and at the time, was home to many objects they had collected from their travels. 5 And just outside the town is A La Ronde - a 18th century house with thousands of shells inside Credit: BBC Inside, visitors can explore the cousins' collection of souvenirs and even a shell grotto - a gallery and staircase decorated with thousands of shells. Visitors can explore the house and gardens from £11 per adult and £5.50 per child. A popular family attraction called the World of Country Life is a 10-minute drive from the town and it has lots of different things to explore including a 'vintage' soft play, replica Victorian street with shops and farm animal feeding sessions. Tickets cost £19.75 per adult and £16.20 per child. There are plenty of places to stay in and around Exmouth as well, including Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park a 12-minute drive away, with three-night stays costing from £109. Haven's biggest holiday park can be found near Exmouth HAVEN'S Devon Cliffs is the biggest of its holiday resorts in the UK, with 1,641 caravans and lodges. The park has a huge indoor water complex with slides, flumes, and tube slides. There's also an indoor soft play for younger kids. For those who don't mind the outdoors, activities include NERF camps, 4x4 off-roaders, and nature trails. The park has many on-site food choices, including Burger King and Papa Johns. You can find the cheapest caravan stays for just £49 for four nights, or go fancier with their lodges. It's also one of the highest-rated holiday parks in the UK, with more than 4,000 reviews on TripAdvisor. Devon is also home to a fairytale-esque beach town that isn't on the sea. Plus, there is a pretty seafront campsite on the English Riviera with heated swimming pools that still has summer pitches from £12.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Child dies at Wacker Quay beauty spot after ‘concerns for person in water'
WATER TRAGEDY Child dies at Wacker Quay beauty spot after 'concerns for person in water' A CHILD has tragically died at a popular beauty spot after getting into difficulty in the water. The alarm was raised at around 6pm last night at Wacker Quay, near Torpoint, in Cornwall. 1 Emergency services at Wacker Quay, Torpoint, in Cornwall last night Credit: Wayne Perry Police responded to reports of a person who had gotten into difficulty in the water. Advertisement Paramedics tragically pronounced a child dead at the scene. No more information regarding the youngsters age or gender has been revealed. The death is not being treated as suspicious, cops said. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services were called at around 6pm on Saturday 16 August to Wacker Quay at Antony, near Torpoint, following concerns for a person in the water. Advertisement "A child was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. "Next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers. "The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Child dies at Wacker Quay beauty spot after ‘concerns for person in water'
Paramedics tragically pronounced a child dead at the scene WATER TRAGEDY Child dies at Wacker Quay beauty spot after 'concerns for person in water' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CHILD has tragically died at a popular beauty spot after getting into difficulty in the water. The alarm was raised at around 6pm last night at Wacker Quay, near Torpoint, in Cornwall. 1 Emergency services at Wacker Quay, Torpoint, in Cornwall last night Credit: Wayne Perry Police responded to reports of a person who had gotten into difficulty in the water. Paramedics tragically pronounced a child dead at the scene. No more information regarding the youngsters age or gender has been revealed. The death is not being treated as suspicious, cops said. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services were called at around 6pm on Saturday 16 August to Wacker Quay at Antony, near Torpoint, following concerns for a person in the water. "A child was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. "Next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers. "The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The South African
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Ferns writes his own story at SA Bowls Open final
Brendan Ferns came up trumps in a gripping showdown against Wayne Perry in the SA Bowls Open final played in blustery conditions in Port Elizabeth, which saw both players locked in a tense race to 21 shots, with the scores remaining neck-and-neck in the early stages. Perry, representing Wingate Park Country Club, matched Ferns for much of the match with precision draw shots and measured composure. But as the game entered its crucial phases, Ferns — also playing out of Wingate Park Country Club — found another gear. A string of telling shots allowed him to build a steady lead, applying scoreboard pressure that ultimately proved too much for White to overcome. Ferns sealed the victory 21–16, earning not only the coveted singles crown but also a berth in the prestigious World Champion of Champions event set to be played later this year in Sydney. In the fours final, Paul White's Westville's team let an early 8–0 lead slip against the powerhouse quartet led by fellow Gold Squad member Niksa Benguric. Backed by the formidable trio of Driaan van Niekerk, Wayne Perry, and CP Mathewson, Benguric's side stormed back with clinical shot-making and relentless pressure to claim a resounding 24-14 win. The Pairs final saw Knysna Bowling Club shine brightly as Billy Radloff and John Rimbault delivered a dominant performance. Their aggressive, front-foot style proved too much for Logan Sobramony and Mike Underwood, who struggled to keep pace. Radloff and Rimbault surged to a convincing victory, sealing a proud moment for the coastal club who celebrates their centenary this year. In the Veterans final, it was Otto Holicki who prevailed over Arnie Muscat after a soaring out to an initial lead that he never let go writes his own story at SA Open final. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
