The classic seaside day
Start with a beach or promenade walk, stop for lunch and save the afternoon for a pier, a ride or a few games. Pick one resort and enjoy it properly.
Find a seaside escape →Find amazing places to visit across the UK – arcades, attractions, food, stays and more.
A DAY OFF. A NEW DISCOVERY. A GOOD STORY.
UK days out. Find your kind of fun.
Big rides or a slow wander? A bag of chips by the sea or a weekend somewhere new? Explore with Spin Raiders and turn “what shall we do?” into a day worth getting out for.
This month’s highlights
October’s food & drink pick, a night away and festive shopping. Open the guide or offer details before choosing your dates.
FOOD & DRINK OF THE MONTHMasala & Malt
Grimsby · October 2026
A NIGHT AWAYPremier Inn Blackpool North Pier
Blackpool · Choose dates & check rates
FESTIVE SHOPPINGGreat Yorkshire Christmas Fair
Harrogate · 26–29 November 2026
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A little inspiration to get you going.
The indoor adventure
Choose a museum, cinema or bowling session as your main event. Check the session times first, then find food nearby so the day keeps flowing even when the weather doesn’t.
The weekend wander
Choose a town, one thing you really want to do and somewhere to stay. Leave gaps for cafés, side streets and the places you spot along the way.
Make a short break of it →Where shall we go?
Skegness puts the beach, pier and fairground close together. Southport’s Marine Lake makes a good starting point for a waterfront wander. Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile mixes beach time with attractions along the seafront. Choose the pace that suits your group, then open the town guide for the next stop.
Skegness
Beach, pier & fairground fun
Southport
A waterfront wander
Great Yarmouth
Explore the Golden Mile
Make room for a big adventure
A theme park can be the whole day; a castle or museum can be one stop in a bigger wander. Check ticket dates, age or height rules and access information before you book. Give your main attraction enough time and build the food stop around it.
Explore attractions →A good day needs a good food stop
Chips on the prom, a café break or a sit-down meal: choose somewhere that fits your route and the people coming with you. Look at the menu and service times before setting off, especially if you need a children’s menu or allergy information.
Find a food stop →Stay for the evening. Explore tomorrow.
Choose your base by what you want to do, then compare the full stay: room type, parking, breakfast and the cancellation terms. A central hotel and a quieter place outside town can give you very different weekends.
Explore places to stay →LESS PLANNING. MORE ENJOYING.
Three things sorted. A whole day to enjoy.
Your main event
Choose the place you’re most excited about. Check the date, tickets and journey before adding anything else.
Your food stop
Keep lunch close to the action. Leave time to sit down instead of rushing between stops.
Your back-up
Have an indoor idea ready. Leave some free time too; the best little discoveries rarely need booking.
There’s always room for play
Seaside games, retro favourites and family entertainment are still part of the adventure. Family arcades and adult gaming centres are different places: check the venue type and age rules before taking children. Pick a play stop that fits the rest of your day.
