Founded in 1946, Pontins became synonymous with the classic British seaside holiday – Alamy The Great British Seaside Holiday is under threat. Or more specifically, Pontins is, with the holiday park company announcing the closure of its Southport site just hours after hosting a New Year’s Eve party. A few weeks ago, the company’s Camber … Read more
Located on a beautiful beach, Camber has long attracted British holidaymakers – Getty/iStock From the road, all you can see of Pontins in Camber Sands is the huge purple reception building and a locked gate. The sudden closure this week – alongside that of sister resort Prestatyn in North Wales – marks the end of … Read more
Colorful bath cabins in Littlestone – alamy The first time I went to Littlestone-On-Sea I parked the car, got out and got straight back in. I’d driven the 10 minutes from Dungeness, where outsized skies stretched over pebbles full of alien plants and designer huts, and where the strange dry gardens felt like a glimpse … Read more