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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
We live in ‘UK's most BORING seaside town' with barren, deck chair-less beaches & no arcade in site… but celebs love it
A HISTORIC seaside town has been voted the "most boring" in the UK because its pier is too short and it lacks classic beach attractions. Despite featuring in a host of BBC shows, the village's barren Victorian-era jetty finished bottom of a national seaside league table. 8 8 8 Kilcreggan, situated on the stunning Rosneath Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, was branded Britain's most boring pier. At the end of the town's pier, instead of arcades and ice cream, there lies a small collection of old photos. A recent Telegraph survey of 60 seaside piers across the country awarded points for attractions on offer and how far they stretch out into sea. Winning town Southend-on-Sea, which has previously been dubbed the "British Miami", scored 540 points. But Kilcreggan, which is located on the "Costa del Dull", limped in last with just 78 points. The league table has caused fury among locals, including Bargain Hunt presenter Roo Irvine, who have come out swinging in defence of their home village. The Beeb star's antique shop sits across the road from the town's jetty, which is just 63 yards long. Roo defended the pier's crucial location, which acts as a vital transportation hub to access neighbouring villages, including Gourock. Blasting the pier's low score, she fumed: "Kilcreggan is good for the soul. "Ours is not your traditional seaside pier so no surprise it got a low score. The UK's best beach bar – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails 'But there are no towels on deckchairs here, and even the seagulls are friendlier. 'It's a Victorian pier in full working order, which is credit to how well it's been maintained. 'This beautiful village still has a pub, café, post office, butcher's and doctor's. 'Kilcreggan pier has its own place and reason for being. 'What other pier means you can get across for a day out in the town in just 13 minutes, saving you a three-hour round trip in the car? "It's keeping our peninsulas connected.' The historic port town has featured on the BBC numerous times in antique shows such as Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip. 8 8 It is also the focus of an episode of the Scottish Island adventure podcast, which includes an interview with Roo. The pier is also used as a backdrop for the movie Borges And Me, starring Bond baddie and X-Men actor Alan Cumming, which was released in December last year. Holidaymaker Jenny Park hailed the port for being "untainted". She added: 'It's a functioning pier that does its job. 'I don't know what else it's supposed to do, but maybe a refreshment kiosk would improve it. "I grew up going to tacky piers like Skegness, which I didn't like. "Kilcreggan's brings you to a nice little place – it's got its charm and is untainted.' The winning pier, in Essex town Southend-on-Sea, stretches more than a mile into sea. Hotels in the area have opened their doors to some of the UK's most popular TV personalities. Earlier this year, Fool Me Once star Michelle Keegan was spotted there with her husband Mark Wright and their baby, Palma. The Netflix actress spent her first Mother's Day as a mum at the Roslin Beach Hotel on Thorpe Bay. And locals have left glowing reviews of the idyllic beach town where VIPs are spotted on the regular. 8 8 They are no strangers to stardom as it's scenic landscape makes it a highly sought-after area for film sets.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- The Sun
Major road in popular British seaside town for holidaymakers CLOSED for six days
A MAIN road that runs through a popular seaside town will be shut for six days this week. The road closure in the picturesque Welsh town of Fishguard — ranked as one of the best UK seaside towns to move to in 2025 — may cause disruptions for locals and visitors. 4 Fishguard High Street will be closed in both directions due to road resurfacing work until Friday, 16 May. Some of the initial work involved laying new infrastructure for new flats being built next to one of the main shops in the town. However, some businesses along the road have stayed open, and pedestrian access is still available. Temporary traffic lights are operating 24/7, authorities have said. The one-way system has been temporarily converted into a two-way system while roadworks continue. Traffic coming from the A487 in Lower Town will be redirected along West Street and can then continue via Ropewalk and Penbanc, or take the A40 bypass to reach the top of Fishguard High Street. The Pembrokeshire town is known for its scenic coastal trails, colorful buildings by the harbor, and rich history. Fishguard has two harbours, the oldest being Lower Town Harbour, which played an important role in the Irish ferry trade. There are many attractions to explore, such as the rugged Strumble Head, which marks the southern boundary of Cardigan Bay. The viewpoint is renowned for being a prime location to see seals, dolphins, seabirds, and porpoises. The restaurant scene in Fishguard is thriving, with around 25 restaurants for every 1,000 residents, so you'll never have trouble finding a place to eat. A study conducted by MyBaggage with Daily Mail on the best towns to live in comparing house prices, salary, sunlight hours and rainfall, ranked Fishguard number six. The study revealed that Fishguard enjoys 1,663.62 hours of sunshine annually, contributing to its popularity as a tourist destination. The town has a long history and is famous for the Last Invasion of Britain in 1797, an event commemorated by the Fishguard Tapestry. Fishguard was the last place in Britain to be invaded by France, but a regiment of local Welsh women thwarted the invasion thanks to their traditional clothing. "The women stood on these clifftops in their scarlet bodices and tall black hats, which the French mistook for British Army uniform. Within 48 hours of landing, the French surrendered," a tour guide told The Sun. Construction of Fishguard Harbour started in 1894 and was finished in 1906 to serve the Irish ferry trade. Fishguard is expected to host 30 cruise ship arrivals in 2025, with each ship bringing between 100 and 2,500 passengers. 4 4
