Peering from Pier to Pier
The best of the west
Prior to the astronomic growth of the package holiday, the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool was considered the place to be in the UK, particularly among holidaymakers — the affection that once existed has returned following a recent investment of £100m to the seafront. It is the marque of a traditional British holiday and this trip’s endpoint, in its sister pier in Weston Super Mare on the other side of Wales, is no different.
Blackpool to Weston Super Mare
- 5 days
- 499 miles
- £12.48 avg. fuel cost
Top three road trip gems...
Location: 525 Ocean Blvd, Blackpool FY4 1EZ
Come and immerse yourself in one of the UK’s most ride intensive theme parks. The park, founded in 1896, has been iconic among British holidaymakers for decades.
Location: Liverpool L3 4AQ
Located in the Albert Dock area of the city, this museum exists as a historical hub regarding transatlantic slavery.
Location: Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB
Take a House Tour while at Cardiff Castle and you’ll be able to explore the Winter Smoking Room, Lord Bute’s Bedroom, and the Roof Top Garden.
Copious Opportunities
This trip doesn’t just touch upon beaches and promenades however. It negotiates through the epic scenery offered up by North Wales, mainly the area of outstanding natural beauty in Anglesey and the undeniable allure of the Snowdownia Mountain range — furthermore, it also takes in a few major cities on the way, ensuring that you’re well catered for in the food and drink department as well!
The Capital of Castles
Home to more than 600 castles, you wouldn’t be criticised for assuming that Wales had an affiliation with the impressive style of infrastructure. Regarded as, ‘the greatest castle never built’, Beaumaris, or beautiful marsh as is it is literally namesake suggests, is an architectural masterpiece. Having already constructed a host of supreme castles, Beaumaris was due to be Edward I’s crowning glory. Unfortunately, indigenous battling further north prevented the castle from achieving the presumed grandeur. It does, however, make for great viewing in modern day.
The Beatles Story
Rolling Stones magazine labelled the four-piece from Merseyside, who changed the game of music indefinitely, as the greatest band of all time. This exhibition, the world’s largest devotion to the Fab Four, is set in Liverpool’s Albert Dock area and includes an incredible collection of original memorabilia, including their, shall we say, ‘jazzy’ outfits and instruments.
Barry Island
Of course, Barry Island in South Wales has so much more to offer than iconic memes from the popular BBC television show Gavin and Stacey. But, for fans of the programme, why not ‘get your Bryn on’ and immerse in a whistle stop tour. Hop on Dave’s Coach, visit the two-up-two-down which housed Gwen and Stacey, and even grab an espresso at Marco’s.