by the sea,Coast,quiz
white cliffs of dover
We're an island nation, and we do, as the song says, like to be beside the seaside, so you might assume we're all quite familiar with the sightseeing spots around our coastline. But how many of these well-known seaside resorts can you identify from the photos and the clues?
Each answer appears on the next page in the gallery - so there's no cheating!
By Heather Thomas
by the sea,Northwest,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: giant disco ball
With the biggest nightclub in Europe, this northern resort also has its own ‘artificial sunshine'.
And this disco ball, installed in 2002, is also the world's largest.
by the sea,Southeast,Coast,fun for children,quiz
Visit Britain: pier helter skelter
Previous page answer: Blackpool.
One of this town's piers has been closed since 1975.
The Prince Regent made this a fashionable resort when he began visiting in 1783
by the sea,Southeast,tea,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: beach cafe
Previous page answer: Brighton
This new eaterie in the town was inspired by the shape of driftwood - and has won in the Coast awards.
It's located at the mouth of the river Arun.
by the sea,Northwest,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: pier
Previous page answer: Littlehampton
Britain's second-longest pier has its own tram.
There is a statue of Red Rum, the famous racehorse, in the town
in the city,Scotland,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: gallery spiral staircase
Previous page answer: Southport.
The first weekly boat service to North America sailed from this city.
And the architecture and design gallery with this stunning spiral staircase opened in 1999.
by the sea,Southwest,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: beach with red sand
Previous page answer: Glasgow (Image is of The Lighthouse gallery)
This southwest town hosted the first-ever performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's ‘Pirates of Penzance' in 1879.
The town has two railway stations: one is part of the national rail network; the other is part of a private steam railway
(No, it's not Penzance; that would've been far too easy!)
by the sea,outdoor pursuits,Southwest,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: view of beach from gallery
Previous page answer: Paignton
You can watch surfers catching a wave from this cultural hotspot.
In 1999, it was the first place where the solar eclipse was visible
by the sea,Northeast,watching wildlife,Coast,quiz
123: Aquarium building
Previous page answer: St Ives
This award-winning building is home to 40 sharks.
The city suffered much flooding in 2007
by the sea,Southeast,Coast,quiz
123: iconic tower
Previous page answer: Kingston-upon Hull (Image is of The Deep aquarium)
This architectural icon was designed to resemble boat sails billowing in the wind.
It was built as part of the millennium celebrations.
by the sea,Wales,Coast,quiz
Visit Britain: Welsh town
Previous page answer: Portsmouth (image is of the Spinnaker Tower)
A cult 1960s TV series was filmed in this Welsh town.
Noel Coward wrote 'Blithe Spirit' here

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