Weymouth among top five best UK seaside towns
Weymouth has scooped more recognition as being among the best seaside destinations in the country.
Last month we reported that the resort had been awarded a Blue Flag thanks to its famous golden sands - as well as scooping a Seaside Award at the same time.
In the same week, Cosmopolitan magazine listed Weymouth beach as the UK's best for a 'staycation'.
And now the town has added another accolade to the list, with the news that Weymouth has been ranked among the top five best seaside towns for families by dayoutwiththekids.co.uk.
Over 2,000 families were quizzed on their favourite seaside towns and what they love most about the coast.
They were asked about a wide range of topics - from sea and sunshine to ice cream and crabbing.
Towns were also judged on family attractions; the number of beaches in a ten mile radius; fish and chip shops; Instagram interactions; the cost of an ice cream; average temperatures and number of rainy days during August.
When all of this data was analysed, Weymouth came out at an impressive fourth place, finishing just ahead of Blackpool.
Bournemouth, Brighton and Torquay make up the rest of the top five.
This also means that Weymouth is in the prestigious Gold category, indicating that the town is one of the most well-rounded seaside resorts in the country. The accolade recognises seaside towns that perform strongly in terms of clean beaches, safety, fun things to do, good weather and beauty spots.
Jane Biscombe, Weymouth Town Clerk, said: “As a town council, we are very proud of Weymouth’s success as a tourist destination. Officers work around the clock to ensure that Weymouth is a welcoming and exciting place for the whole family. We are very pleased to be recognised as one of the best seaside resorts in the country.”
Lisa O’Keeffe, senior brand and content manager at dayoutwiththekids.co.uk, said:
“Going to the seaside is a staple part of British childhood, and as the research shows, it's still a firm favourite for families.
"UK seaside resorts have benefitted hugely from the rise in staycations in recent years, and as the trend continues to grow, it’s really exciting to see all the towns on this list really embracing family visitors and improving their offer.
“Weymouth is a fantastic resort, and we’re thrilled to award it gold status for 2019.”
For more information on what makes Weymouth a top destination, visit the Weymouth Town Council website: www.weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Source: Dorset Echo