Coast Awards 2009: the winners revealed!

Best seaside attraction

Winner: Weston donkeys, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

Runners up: Newlyn Art Gallery, Newlyn, Cornwall; Southwold Pier, Southwold, Suffolk

The ears have it! Donkeys have been giving children rides along the beach at Weston-Super-Mare for more than 100 years, and are as popular as ever with the younger generation - as well as offering a touch of nostalgia for the parents, too.

Find out more about the winners here: westondonkeys.co.uk

If the sound of hooves on sand appeals, try horse-riding on the beach