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@waynegray2284

2 жыл бұрын

I think margate is worst in Kent

@OutandAboutWithDavid

2 жыл бұрын

Skegness is not the worse seaside resort. It how people listen to hearsay, not the pop group.

@waynegray2284

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutandAboutWithDavid lol

@Jackpot77777

2 жыл бұрын

@@waynegray2284 Dover ? lol

@Greatxz2007

2 жыл бұрын

Tim I already subscribed 😁😀!!!

Just want to say thank you for showing Skegness in a positive light. I'm a resident and business owner in the town and these surveys can do SO much damage to the already difficult tourist industry, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Many businesses, b&b's and guest houses have suffered and these anonymous surveys do nothing to help. Thanks again, Tim!!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna, yes I agree

@davescomputercorner6015

Жыл бұрын

What pandemic???

@basednappa

Жыл бұрын

@@davescomputercorner6015 Covid-19 mate

@davescomputercorner6015

Жыл бұрын

@@basednappa 1984? Pandemic of false positives??

@geoffbloomberg18

Жыл бұрын

Whilst I mostly agree with your comments, may I add that Guest houses and b&bs have suffered due to the extortionate pricing of rooms for a small family.

Absolutely nothing wrong with Skegness whatsoever, it's clean and tidy, reasonably priced and loads to do. How this place has been voted worst is beyond me, have they not been to Dover?!

@kacey539

Жыл бұрын

where you looking luv

@w1zardssleeve

Жыл бұрын

@@kacey539 Go to some proper dumps and then you'll realise Skeg isn't bad at all!

@bobf1290

Жыл бұрын

I agree looks absolutely fine to me a proper seaside town the beach looks great too 👌

@Matt19matt19

Жыл бұрын

Just been to Skegness. Loved it. So much in such a small area. Lots of shops. Lots of arcades. Pretty much arsehole free. Really enjoyed our stay. Will be back, already booked again.

@__Ess

Жыл бұрын

@@Matt19matt19 same we've been taking the kids since covid and we have returned every Yr infact 5 times in 2 and half yrs the kids love it and we are the abroad type of holiday people If skeg was a shithole we wouldn't of returned a second time never mind 5 and already trying to get back up there before kids go to school We was lucky to be there last week when it was heatwave, brilliant time!

It makes me so cross and upset that Skegness got the worst rating. I think someone must have a bias agenda. I have wonderful childhood memories of Skegness and still go there. It's a beautiful clean thriving seaside town and I love it

@Murphystar

Жыл бұрын

Just keeping out the holiday goers and letting the illegals. All by design

@ShitStainedBallSack

Жыл бұрын

They must remember Skegness from the viz

I live in skeg and it makes me so mad when I hear its the worst seaside place in the country, its improved a lot and I think more improvements will be made, only downside the shops are not the greatest, the main beals shop was a great shop sold everything in that place, now its what Id call a tacky plaza, but the place gets so many visitors day trippers, weekenders, holiday weeks or fortnight's, come see the place for yourselves before judging, I think these people that just hear the name Skegness and that's it, let's class it the worst, come and see and judge for yourself.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

good points

@lescranswick70

Жыл бұрын

Take no notice and yes it must be annoying we have been coming to Butlins nigh on 50 yrs and love coming into the town and yes some of the shopping area has changed a bit the sea front has slightly changed over the years everything is clean and tidy the fun fair is good the boat rides are good all i can say is some of the comments must come from SNOBs

@anglesmcmuffin1260

Жыл бұрын

Skegness is a old fashioned cheap family holiday for a few days , am from east Midland's , I went regular as a kid n still do as a adult, the rides probably do need to be updated ect ,

@brickpug6088

Жыл бұрын

It's the best seaside town to come to, whatever the surveys say on a warm summer's day weekend the amount of people there says otherwise to me. It's always packed

It doesn't look anywhere near as bad as I've heard it described. I've definitely been to grottier seaside towns. Maybe some people find all of the amusements tacky? They look mostly well-maintained and charming enough to me. Maybe I'll visit some day!

@benjamindunnill3496

2 жыл бұрын

Blackpool 😖🤮

@chrissonofpear1384

2 жыл бұрын

I go once a year for a day trip, typically, and aside from the Butlins waterpark needing a few touch ups (like reactivating the jacuzzi) it's really not bad at all. Good aquarium, seal sanctuary and pedal boats; crazy golf; okay beaches; and a good range of fish and chip restaurants. Shops are nothing special, though. Ingoldsmell Fantasy Island has a few decent attractions (indoor and outdoor) too.

@ChristineFisher123

Жыл бұрын

Skegness is not the only town with amusements. They dont look any more 'tacky' than anywhere else to be honest!

@basylpeterjones

Жыл бұрын

I can't see why amusement arcades are always described as "tacky" by many. The UKs "best" resort Bamborough doesn't have them... doesn't have visitors either.

@danny65748

Жыл бұрын

Can’t beat the great British sea side especially the amusement

I think that's a very unfair rating for Skegness, it always seems pretty clean, easy to get around, the seasider bus service is great and all the tourist areas are all very nice.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

agree

@alanfrost4661

3 ай бұрын

But full of pork dodgers

I was there 3 weeks ago, it was very very clean, people were friendly - no dog poo anywhere , fish n chips £7 (it's £11 up our way) cheap parking. Last time I was there in 1982, dad passed with Covid last September so we took mam back for some memories, we stayed at Igomels. I even got to go shooting at the local Gun club (thanks Margaret) lovely dogs and members made me very welcome (shot a 223).

Been plenty of times over the years and honestly don’t think it’s that bad. Did start to get a bit run down but nice to see it being rejuvenated. Think it’s biggest problem is some of the individuals it attracts

After avoiding Skeggy for about 20 years, I went back last year and have been 2 more times since. Its definitely changed. Stayed at the Quorn Hotel across from the Premier Inn, and it was brilliant. Had so much fun there, my niece loved it. Will go back again in a heartbeat.

@gazza2933

Жыл бұрын

Good for you. Brilliant!! 👍

@mrbarks3983

Жыл бұрын

i stay there too, infact im going there two more times this month alone haha. i love that hotel

@__Ess

Жыл бұрын

Same we are the type of family that holidays abroad but since covid we've been skegness 5 times and each time the kids love it more! What you want for a British holiday it's all there at skeg although we will be trying Cornwall next year Haven't tried many holiday parks at skeg we've been to southview 5 times and find it absolutely perfect and that's not even on the main pleasure Beach or fantasy side its a 2 min drive probably 15 min walk with kids to pleasure Beach and its absolutely brilliant southview itself has that much stuff to do between the park itself, pleasure Beach and fantasy island there's more than enough stuff to do in a week I have no idea who would rate skeg the worst

@lucysharpe7321

Жыл бұрын

Skegness is not as bad a bream sands area by the sea Skegness scrubs up well it has a beautiful beach there by the sea.

@lucysharpe7321

Жыл бұрын

@@__Ess I loved Skegness when me and my family visited after COVID and lock down. Great beach reminds me of Florida a bit with the Parm trees.

Skegness doesn't deserve that rating at all! It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is cheerful, and does what it's supposed to do very well!😀

@andymullaney1594

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@davidwilson7579

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great cup of tea is skegness we love it Blackpool worse than skegness £185 to go in to the pleasure beach for 4 of use we was just with our kids skegness to me we love the place more for kids to do than Blackpool

@azuregiant9258

2 жыл бұрын

2760ade, similar to what I was going to say. It’s not somewhere I’d want to go, simply because I prefer more quiet beaches rather than seaside towns with attractions, but you can just see from watching this video that there are plenty of people out having themselves a pleasant time.

@idiotbuster8662

Жыл бұрын

The name doesn't help. Who would want to go to skeg-ness. Sounds like a disease.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

yep agree

One of the best seaside resorts in the country! Has one of the best climates. It doesn't rain ever day as it does at a certain large resort on the English West Coast. Neither does the sea disappear to somewhere in Ireland when the tide goes out. It isn't boring with steep pebble beaches like many resorts on the South Coast. We are all supposed to be 'village idiots' in Lincolnshire so perhaps WHICH Magazine think we are a pushover. We are neither idiots or a pushover. A lot of money has been invested into the resort over the last decade. It will always be popular with people from the Midlands and the North of England. It's only a small resort but still has everything for a great family holiday! WHICH Magazine are talking 'out of the end of their pier. Yes I do have that shot of the Clock Tower. Go Skeggy!! 👍 🦭 🐟🐬 🌞

@nemesis8626

Жыл бұрын

Skegness is amazing I love it, and it's so close to fantasy island in Ingoldmells, then you have the open top buses which are awesome and blare out music, there's a great atmosphere in skegness, my only downside was the size of the pier, but having said that there so many amusements and things to do around it that really its a non issue,, the which survey is a load of nonsense

I have visited Skegness lots of times , it’s definitely NOT the worst seaside town I don’t know where they get the ratings from ! Every time I visit they have done improvements, and it’s very clean and tidy. A lot of money has been spent on improving the attractions . It’s great for family’s and couples, there is something for everyone, it’s well worth a visit .

Just had a week here, definitely one of the best seaside towns I’ve been too! So much to see, so much to do and it’s well kept and well priced! Loved it

Another great video Tim! I honestly think Skegness has been slowly improving every year for a while now. And I wouldn’t say it’s the worse in the UK at all.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

The area with the shuttered huts is pending re-development. As mentioned the pier is under recent new ownership after decades of relative decline. It looks like they are serious about spending big money to revamp the whole attraction over the next few years. Large parts of the boating lake where you were and the corner right near the clock tower adjacent to the aquarium have new plans afoot. The council put out tenders just this past year for proposals to redevelop fair sized chunks of the more empty or run down areas right on the sea front. Prime spots for new ventures. Opposite the seal sanctuary the old town hall has also recently been sold off to a well known local businessman who has invested a lot on the sea front already such as the building with the pirates chip shop and bar you featured. So there is expected further developments there. The railway station which is first point of entry for a huge number of people will be revamped. There is a bit of an ongoing fight over pedestrianisation of the upper end of the main shopping street near the clock tower, perhaps a short term test will eventually see how that goes. This will all take time and nothing is for certain but the signs are good, that there is money flowing into the town and it still has attraction for investors. Locals are optimistic, it does look on the cards and hopefully will reverse quite a bit of the deterioration of prominent tourist areas of the town. Go back in 5 years and I think there will be quite a few changes.

@robbutler9978

Жыл бұрын

Back in the day those "shuttered huts"' were on the edge of the beach looking out to the sea. There was no sea wall to get in the way of the sea view.

On quiet days it’s great and the locals seem friendly. But when it’s really busy it’s awful, it’s the tourist that ruin it. It does seem to attract very rough people who don’t seem to care or respect the town….or anyone tbh. We went last weekend and the amount of rubbish, shouting and drunks ruined the day for us.

@richardboswell9306

Жыл бұрын

Bane have been to Dover, Portsmouth etc when people from France etc surprised they don't get back on the ferry when they see these I would and am brit

I think a lot of it is down to the survey being inherently flawed. There are LOADS of resort towns in the UK, but most of the British public haven't been to the worst of the worst. It's more that Skegness is the worst of the most known resort towns, rather than the actual worst.

“It can’t be 10 degrees this time of year” Dude - it’s the North Sea. Consider yourself lucky you could swim in it and didn’t have to bring your ice skates 😂

When I was 19 I worked a summer on Skegness waterway driving the boats. However it was before them intercoms were installed. It's a wonder I didn't get sacked as every Sunday I would captain an eletric boat that was capable of carrying 20 passengers whilst still drunk from the night before. And the amout of free rides I used to give to my mates was ridiculous. lol. Good times.

@Dan23_7

Жыл бұрын

Good old days 😂

I wish our seaside towns in NZ had some type of amusements and attractions like this! Just sitting/swimming on the beach can get boring here. That boat ride looked fun!

What the heck? Your video makes this place look many times better than any of the beach towns around here. So much to do! I would go if it wasn't on the other side of the country

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

:-)

I'm enjoying your 'Worst Rated' videos. You're so generous to them, forgive them for being old, remark how grand they must have been in their day. You give them a very fair critique and I'm sure you will, eventually find what is overwhelmingly 'the worst' but so far, most of the things are just 'tired'.

@mahler151

2 жыл бұрын

Same reason I've been binging this guy. He doesn't play stuff up for dramatic purposes, which makes things all the more affecting when he does encounter something grody.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks Im not a negative person so will always try to put a spin on it where I can

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks , means a lot :-)

Definitely not the worst seaside town by miles. Margate is far far more deprived. Skegness is due a lot of upgrades in the near future. It has suffered from years of neglect and lack of investment granted. I look forward to see the place again in the coming years. Hopefully the planned pier extension goes ahead soon.

@mrswigglebottom967

Жыл бұрын

Hope the upgrades are glam and not the usual small windowed buildings that look like prisons.

The problem with Skegness is it’s clientele. They leave rubbish all over the beach like dirty nappies, beer bottles and cans and the council never clean it. The whole ethos of the town is beer, beer and chips. It’s actually a great town with fantastic locals and local businesses such as Lings and the little donut stand opposite Lings run by the same family for years. Lings is a great family arcade that genuinely care about their customers and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The Mellors family are investing a fortune into Skegness and Ingoldmells, but even Fantasy Island needs an upgrade. Again less alcohol and more family orientated venues instead of pubs and fake goods on what has the potential to be a great market. Skegness is only what the people who frequent it make it. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the town. And just out of interest, since when has “shire” been pronounced “sheer”? I must be missing something because everyone seems to be doing that recently! 😂😂

@ivysvids

Жыл бұрын

I pronounce it like shure,eg. worcestershire = woustershur or wu·stuh·shuh

@websterdrums

Жыл бұрын

Depends if you're from the north, south or middle of England on how to pronounce it

The castle ruins went up as back in the days amusement parks were considered "vulgar"..and it part hid the old fair there... which had a trad figure 8 etc..various operators and latterly Butlins had an amusement park there from the early 1900s..it closed in 1969 to be replaced by a massive astroglide and moon hopper ride..again various operators had it until 3 years ago when it failed and that part is up for sale for housing. In 1969 myself and my mum rode the 16 seater eli wheel there and the operator went over the road to the cafe and shouted.."call when you want to come off"..pre hswa 1974 of course..lol..

@JK_Clark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was wondering about that and searching online yielded nothing.

Definitely doesn't deserve the title of worse rated. I thought it looked clean and well kept and quite a nice place to visit (and I'm fussy !!)

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

agree Wendy

@scottigertiger6430

2 жыл бұрын

I personally disagree . There's a few ok parts but some parts are horrible and run down .

@wendycopcutt4891

2 жыл бұрын

I'll take your word for that. Maybe Tim showed the better bits.!

@alfieedge

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottigertiger6430 I get that but you've got to remember we live in the UK, there's rough and ready bits in every town

@izzeyboard

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you've been Wendy, the smell in the towns is just weed. It's everywhere. We went and all we could taste and smell was people smoking the nasty stuff. Never experienced that at a seaside town.

Skegness was great when I last went in 2019. It was clean, with lots to see and do, and gave us a lovely few days by the coast. We didn't stay in Skegness though as I was skint at the time and opted for camping just a few miles inland. I remember the pleasure beach was good fun and my boys loved all the amusements and play areas. We also went into Butlins for the day and enjoyed the water park. I'd give Skegness a good 9/10, as we left I described at as like Great Yarmouth, but more compact, more to do, and cleaner.

Going to Skegness for a day trip in a couple weeks, watched this to see what I should expect, and honestly it doesn't look too bad!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Yep.. its great .. have fun

Love Skegness and shocked to see it’s been ranked the worse! 🤯 After seeing this video I think it’s even better then what I originally thought and will be booking a little family break next summer there :)

@curtisducati

2 жыл бұрын

I was there 2 weeks ago , great weekend , we loved it , loads to do and see and fanny island all new rides and huge market , great place to go , Skeg the worst place ? No chance !

@davidwilson7579

2 жыл бұрын

Blackpool worse than skegness hundred and 85 pound for four of use to go in the pleasure beach we as a family love skegness always will

@davidwilson7579

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisducati think Blackpool worse than skegness 185 pound for 4 to go into the pleasure beach in Blackpool they know how to charge

@RichyJFilms

2 жыл бұрын

who ever said skegness is bad is a bunch of rankers LOL

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

I loved going to Skegness we’ve not been for over 10 years though now the kids are grown up it doesn’t look like it’s changed much to be honest. My husband and I will return there again one weekend for a mini break 👍🏻🥰

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

u should its great!

@audreywade826

2 жыл бұрын

......1990 was my first visit .. Still have a 12 year old but her sisters have grown up and have kids of there own.....they were good times.....x

that photo idea with the clock tower down that path is such a good idea especially at night when they have the purple lighting on it's gorgeous

I live close to Paignton and I have to say Skegness looks far far better kept, nicer beach, less traffic, better amenities, fewer troublemakers. I imagine Paignton is on the list, but cant see how it could rate higher than Skeggy. Every time I reluctantly have to go into Paignton I'm amazed anyone would want to holiday there.

We live in Kent and are planning on moving to Lincolnshire. I think Skegness looks nicer and cleaner than some of the seaside towns near me

@oddities-whatnot

Жыл бұрын

Hope it goes well. Its just a lot flatter there though. No dramatic cliffs in Skegness but lovely landscape on that side of the country though.

@MistyBuff1

Жыл бұрын

@@oddities-whatnot Thank you!

@theyliebutwhy8101

Жыл бұрын

Camber sands is a lonely beech but skeggness is a scruffy one make ure choice

I think Skeggy has that title because people go to Ingoldmells and think that's it. Have you done one there yet? Proper chavsville and more caravans than can ever be good.

@AnonymousSuperTuber

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this , ingoldmells is a mess

I've been to Blackpool hundreds of times but never to Skegness.......but by the looks of this video, Skegness looks ALOT cleaner than Blackpool and less chavvy by a mile!

@theonefreeman5284

2 жыл бұрын

I see they're copying of Blackpools names.such as Pleasure Beach.and Tower etc.Was in Skegness a few years ago and there was nothing there.so they're doing it all up now.Looks different and you can see the way it's trying to look lively in season.Mind you we went out of season and it was dead.

@Bob-ts2tu

2 жыл бұрын

100% :)

@KingofBlingham

2 жыл бұрын

You'd find you're correct of you went to both, Skeg and Ingoldmells are really the same resort about 1 mile apart and as UK seaside goes its lively and a good old fashioned day out for working class people. Skeg has also had loads of investment with new buildings and attractions so not really a run down resort like many others in the uk

@anthonyburton6266

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from blackpool and I agree lol 😆

@richinderbyshire4779

Жыл бұрын

The place often get accused of being chav central... Seems not true.

God knows why Skegness gets bad ratings - I’ve never had any problems with it, and there’s definitely worse places lol. Has everything you need for kids, families and adults for a day trip or few days holiday. I live in Nottinghamshire so practically everyone knows of Skegness, I think it’s shit on a lot especially by richer people because literally everyone goes to Skeg in that region. They are happy to shit on it online but have a right ole time when they go there is what I’ve noticed

Can't wait always watch Tim's videos so informative and always good content being watching since the start

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Michael 😎

I went to Skeggy back in 1998 while visiting friends in Notts. It was baffling to this Canadian... a combinaison of the tackiest place I've ever been to and an amazing and fascinating place. We have nothing like it here. From what I see in your video, it does look a lot classier now.

I love the fact you’re not afraid to talk to anyone😂Great video as per usual!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

lol even tho they don't want to talk back lol

Me and the family went there in May! We went to the seal sanctuary, which was actually really good. We also stopped and hoped that the boat would pick us up near there. I pressed that button and we waited for 15 minutes and then gave up lol. I was also surprised they still have Donkey Rides on the beach, I used to visit Skeggy when I was a young boy and always remember that! Thanks for this video, it was brilliant and I wouldn't say skeggy is the worse at all!

Watching this as was there last week,Wednesday and Saturday and am gob smacked - you actually walked right behind me at the log flume on the seafront.I was standing watching, you were correct a chap was walking along the track and down the final drop . A log had got stuck at the bottom of the final climb on the conveyor between the water trough and the pull up.He was walking the track and testing i.e. kicking all the sensors to see if it would free the log. Unfortunately for the riders it didn't and after a few moments discussion a step ladder was brought and the lady and gent had to climb over the railings and back into the station. Turned into the last ride of the day as you noticed when you went into the Pleasure Beach. Skegness the worst ? rubbish I love it :-)

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

agree!

Thanks Tim great video looks alot better than it used to u have not been for a few years anyway thanks again look forward to the next Yvonne 😊

@yvonneatkins7386

2 жыл бұрын

I mean I have not been for a few years Yvonne 😊

Just subscribed and the wife said your really easy to watch and likeable , so we’re watch all your videos now very enjoyable, I love going abroad aswell but British holidays are magnificent 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

wow thank you that means a lot

Hi Tim I've been coming with my son and parents to skegness and ingoldmells for our holidays and day trips for years and we love it. Skegness has everything you could possibly want to do on a holiday from Great entertainment, great beach great places to eat too. There's loads to do. I'm counting the weeks down until I'm on the Lincolnshire coast in chapel st leonards for a week and surrounding places. Skegness forever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks for the walkabouts Tim, it was an awesome video.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

yay thanks Janine, I love Skeg!

Congratulations Tim for all your hard work 90 k subscribers well well done onwards and upwards👍👍

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

The squares at 13.59 are what the illuminations go in when the council puts them up in august which runs though normally until the end of Feb. Unlike Yarmouth we don’t get full illuminations all year round. As for the old wall behind the Suncastle I have no idea and I have lived in the area for years. Great Video Tim

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

arrr yes of course!

@theonefreeman5284

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Blackpools names.Suncastle and Illuminations.and pleasure beach.they should have their own names.

@Dean256

2 жыл бұрын

@@theonefreeman5284 I think you will find that most seaside towns have the same names for things. Unlike Blackpool though I call Skegness a town not a resort. Probably because I live here though.

Brilliant video Tim 👌🏼 When I was a kid (I’m 33 now) we used to do alternate trips each summer to Blackpool one year and Skegness the next because we didn’t have a lot of money. I have to say, both have improved loads! I took my own kids to Skegness recently and we loved it. It was very clean, loads of tired looking places had either been renovated or replaced with new structures and it all generally looked a lot nicer on the eye and less tacky. My opinion is that if you’re not working class or you grew up with money, you won’t ‘get’ or appreciate Skegness.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Chris for watching

Thanks for showing this; It all looked pretty positive to me. I’m now planning to visit for a day over summer.

Hi Tim, i am biased as i live and work in Skegness, but is one of the best seaside resorts in the country with lots of attractions for the whole family. Thanks for the great close up of the Savoy Hotel, where i work. Next time you are in Skegness feel free to come and say hello and i will kindly give you a tour.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

oh thanks Neil!

I’ve been going to Skegness since I was a toddler and I’m 36 now. For me it’s not so much the place, it’s a certain demographic of people it attracts. I’ve been recently and it’s a hell of a lot better than it used to be as it became quite run down at one point, you can tell they’ve spent a lot trying to improve it. The beach is a lot better as well, it used to be completely full of litter. Not sure I’d holiday there anymore but it’s great for a couple of days get away

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

agree I love Skegness!

Excellent amd pleasant presentations. No glam, just nice and straightforward.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

The seal sanctuary is always busy every time we've been, it's just ashame it's quite expensive but they do great work for the seals, the aquarium the other end is also one of our favourites and we come there even in the winter time, but I've been coming to skeg ever since I was born my grandparents had a caravan at Chapel St Leonards the old Robin Hood camp site and we went all the time starting the Easter season threw to they closed up for winter amd we loved it many happy memories that's why we keep on going there and no where else is as good in my humble opinion, love the video thanks 👍👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing Emma

We went to Skegness last year on a whim as Blackpool was so expensive. I must add we usually holiday abroad but I was pleasantly surprised with our week at Skegness my kids loved it one pre-teen and one teenager. We are from Scotland and found the people so lovely and the place was clean. I've only got positive things to say about it, infarct I've been advising people to visit We are actually going back this year as we loved it so much. I can't believe it was voted the worst seaside resort.

Been going since I was 7 with my grandparents and love it, many happy memories and now those are being made with my children. They love going every year and particularly love fantasy island. Went in May and going again in 3 weeks. Now I havnt looked at the rankings but I assume southern bias takes hold for the majority of it

Awww I love Skegness. I went quite a few times growing up as I'm from the Midlands. Last went in 2018 and we had a great time. The beach is lovely, loved the seal sanctuary and the funfair at the front too.

Been their many times and it’s great! Lots to do, clean and tidy, very safe place with coastguard, life guards, police, firefighters and hospitals/ambulance server their/so close to their! How did it get its name as the worst resort/place ether? I’m not sure, it’s like a second home to me as I go their so much. Take my word for it, I’ve been to mist worsted places and actually I highly recommend Skegness as a place to go on holiday at!

Have stayed in the Savoy hotel and booke in again for September this year. Nice reasonably priced hotel

Hey Tim, enjoying exploring skegness with you from Crossville Tennessee.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee

Love your videos by the way. Best channel of this type online. Keep it up and we look forward to more over the summer. Stay safe.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do! oh and not just for the summer :-)

We've got a seasonal pitch at Skegness fields this year. We're just discovering different places here. We have a dog and have found a lovely walk on north side near seal sanctuary. Only downside people throw rubbish into the waterway round there. Loads to do in skegness if you look for it.

I don’t see why it’s ranked worse! Looks decent to me,.My grandparents used to take me to Skegness in the caravan in the late 70’s early 80’s I used to love the penny arcade on the pier🤣

@TY-sx3jb

2 жыл бұрын

I think it must be the negative stereotypes it has (not sure who created them though). For example, I’ve never been to Skegness but still have negative connotations of it - it looks pretty nice though tbf

@oddities-whatnot

Жыл бұрын

@@TY-sx3jb my brothers took me there in a Ford Cortina decades ago for a day out, was miles from where we lived cant believe he went that far, I remember him blasting KC and the Sunshine band “give it up” with windows down as we drove along the front past all the holidaymakers. Happy memories.

tim: ‘there’s no big wheel’ *two minutes later* tim: *walks metres away from the big wheel*

The Arnold Palmer mini golf course at Skegness remains my most favourite course in the UK. So many childhood memories there, and still remains great.

Hi Tim, me again. This year I set out from London on my bicycle (May 5th) to cycle up to the North of Scotland, up the east of Britain cross from east to west and come back down the Westside as far as Bristol, then back to London. The reverse of my 2014 expedition. To try to cover areas of Britain I haven't done before (not many left) after Boston I decided to follow the coast. Skegness being the first seaside town. I camped in the dunes near the Butlins just to the north of Skegness. After Skegness I went to Mablethorpe, then Cleethorpes, the Grimsby (godawful place) then crossed the Humber, Hull, Hornsea, Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby (currently wild camping just outside York, had to backtrack somewhat. Part of the expedition requires a 'mission to take care of in York where I've been these last three weeks and will be heading north again middle of next week, hopefully, 'mission' complete'). Anyway, Skegness is ok. Like Blackpool, but not gone to seed. And easily the nicest spot up the Lincolnshire coast. You want to see a dump of a seaside town? Visit Cleethorpes. It's a real hole, also an overpriced rip off and the people are unfriendly (have a look at my Facebook, I've been keeping a log/journal of the places I've been visiting, my impressions and experiences there. Cleethorpes is easily the worst seaside town up that section of the coast. Of the Yorkshire coast, Bridlington is about the seediest and Whitby easily the most boring (OAP's and middle aged Tory types, apart from the Abbey and the fossil hunting, there's bog all to do. Not a young town at all. Nothing for younger people. Dull and old). Scarborough is ok though. Bit of everything. Skegness? Better than Mablethorpe and way nicer than Cleethorpes. Note though. Bloody expensive. Hardly any Tesco's or Sainsbury's anywhere up the coast. It's like Spar and Coop have a monopoly and their prices are way higher than the regular supermarkets. I wild camp and keep it real, because I want to see/experience it for real not as a tourist. Also I'm on a shoestring budget as my expeditions usually last the whole summer (and on occasion autumn and even winter). 2013, I did a European tour. 11 countries, over 7 months covering approximately 7,500km. From 2013 to 2018, there was only 2015, I didn't spend most of the year, 'on the road'. 2018, health reasons, I had to stop. 2019 was preparing for another in 2020, then the lockdowns came. 2021, my health (diabetes with complications) got worse again. But this year I was determined and was on top of most of my health issues so....... But for BREXIT and the travel complications and our unpopularity in Europe now, I'd be on the road heading for the south of France. How I hate BREXIT! Anyway, have a look at the journal, and see what Britain and the British in the different areas are like. From ground level as something of a cycle nomad. T. BTW to see the Lincolnshire section you'll have to scroll down a bit. Also btw, I'm writing this from my tent, wild camped on a field (common ground, kinda hidden and no one's bothered me at all) within sight of Monks Cross leisure centre, a 'one stop shop' where I have access to toilets, showers and library (to charge my phone and battery pack). With supermarkets (also a good access to toilets when travelling. I use the disabled toilets to wash and clean up..... naughty, well no. I am disabled, but I try to stay on top of the health issues. Diabetes with complications) and shops adjacent.

Have just recently been to Skegness for a mini-break. Don't understand it being rated the worst. That is not fair. xx

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

agree Sharon

Hi there Tim, love your videos it feels like watching "Wish you were here" programme in the 80s. Your the new Judith Chambers lol. When are you coming down to Tenby and Saundersfoot down here in Wales ! Lots of medival attractions and family activities around the area.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks lol I say to people cross the holiday programme on abc and wish u was here!

My mum lives in Chapel st leonards and when i go visit i always go to skegness. I think its brilliant! Loads of fun to be had there

We had a fabulous family holiday at Skegness over Easter. We stayed at the brilliant Parkdean Southview resort which has had loads spent on it. We loved the town and resort and our kids (4 & 8) want to go back.

Went here last August (from London and Boston as we picked up my Son on the way) . I liked it . The High Street is adequate as is their little shopping centre . The fair is pretty good with various rides. Ninja Mitton Cafe I scored a 10/10 for on Trip Advisor .

@lisabrown3715

2 жыл бұрын

But, if you were to venture towards Skeggy from Burgh le Marsh , I would avoid The Welcome Inn . Going towards Burgh le Marsh though, I highly recommend Henry's

I also love Skegness. We live in Lincoln and it’s always been one of the three quick drive seaside escapes my family regularly use. Skeg Vegas is always clean, there is plenty to do, the people are friendly and prices are fair. There is a lot to do for free and the beach is always clean. Skeggy is a legendary old fashioned seaside town that’s always being upgraded and looked after. How it can have achieved this status is a mystery to my family. Long may Skegvegas reign as one of the BEST seaside destinations.

I've been visiting for 60 years & it's definitely gone downhill bigtime. Everything has gone on the South Parade - model village, Kiddies corner, crazy golf, Pitch & putt, bowling greens. The gardens used to be immaculate with an army of council workers maintaining them, but all now gone to waste. Just seems to be all bars & amusement arcades, now.

I think Skegness looks just great. I dont understand why it gets such a low rating. The funfair rides look nice and I love all the colours that Skegness has. It is definitely better than Margate and far less grotty than Blackpool. I don't get it!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

agree

We had part of our honeymoon in Skegness last year... I'd never been before, but the wife knew it well and wanted to show me the place... It was Lovely! Really clean, lovely people, and really nice place to go, with stuff to do too. I'm surprised this is voted the worst seaside town! Well worth a visit 😁😎

@1woff

2 жыл бұрын

honeymoon in skeg, you poor soul, splash a bit of cash on ur missus

@redditch11b

2 жыл бұрын

@@1woffIt was only part of the Honeymoon, Not the whole thing 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

agree Adam

I live in the northeast and loved going to "Skeggy" on a working holiday to Derbyshire miners holiday camp. In the early 1980's we took our pensioners from the day centre and I have loads of fond memories of both the camp and town.

I absolutely love Skeggy! So many happy memories from my time there. Interesting fact, The East Lindsey coast has the highest number of caravans in the UK, nearly 25,000! I've been a good few times over the years and always had a brilliant time, staying at Butlins and on a few caravan sites around the area. The beach sand is a bit coarse but you can still build sandcastles, and it is always very clean. Good to see Natureland is still there! It's a rescue centre for seals, but they have a brilliant butterfly area, and rescued penguins too! They had a crocodile too if I remember correctly. It's a shame I live 178 miles from Skegness as it's a drive and a half to get there, but I wish I had been more over the years. It's 2.5hrs from Great Yarmouth, and a nice drive down the A52 & A47. It's also 60 minutes up to Cleethorpes via the A16, passing by Mablethorpe which is another nice seaside town. Thinking back, it was 2001 when I was last there! We went to watch Joe Pasquale at the Embassy Theatre, and he was hilarious! In 1993 we'd gone to see Billy Pearce, with Joe the support act, and Dave Benson Phillips too (who wasn't very good unfortunately). Billy Pearce was absolutely brilliant though. In 2007 a huge fire ripped through buildings on the seafront. More than 120 firefighters fought to contain the blaze, which destroyed a number of businesses on the town's Grand Parade. An amusement arcade, bars, clubs, restaurants and the old Parade Hotel were destroyed, so it's good to see everything has been rebuilt and looks better than ever. How it is voted worse than Rhyl is beyond me! Great video Tim, and another trip down amnesia drive for me!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

yes its crazy how many caravans are around there

@JK_Clark

Жыл бұрын

I think it was rebuilt quickly because the owners had good fire insurance. Lucky that... eh.

I remember going here with a friend to visit his mum. Was a god awful place. All I remember is grey skies, bingo halls and a dire seaside

I’ve never been there, but it doesn’t look that bad to me!! If you want a truly horrendous British seaside resort, that would be Blackpool. God, that place is depressing.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I still love Blackpool

@Jackpot77777

2 жыл бұрын

Try Rhyl !!! Or Canvey island

All my childhood holidays were in Skegness, Chapel St Leonard’s and Mablethorpe and I wouldn’t change any of them. Such happy memories. Skegness has gone a bit down hill, but it’s still a fun place.

Been here for a family holiday two years running and have booked to return next year. My boys loved the vintage fair especially the dodgems. If it’s a quiet day, they get a longer turn than they do during busy periods. The boating lake is fabulous. We always go on the pedaloes and the Fairy Dell splash pool is brilliant at the other side of the boating late (and free!) My older boys enjoyed climbing the high wire Altitude 44 and wouldn’t stop talking about it for the rest of the holiday. The instructors are very friendly and chatty and are fantastic with nervous climbers and children. The Seal Sanctuary is definitely worth a visit. You get to see recovering seals in the seal hospital and the well seals in the rehabilitation pools ready to be released back into the wild. There are also creepy crawlies and reptiles, penguins, a butterfly house and a petting zoo with goats, sheep and alpacas that you can feed. There are plenty of picnic tables so you can bring your own food if you’re on a budget. In terms of food, I recommend Trawlers Catch which is the pirate themed fish and chip shop in the video. There is also a shack near the pleasure beach that sells chocolate kebabs! We can’t wait to return! In fact we’re planning on visiting in winter when we come to see the baby seals at Donna Nook.

I thought that paying £14 for the boat ride was a bit steep! 😕 I was originally supposed to go to Skeggy summer 2020 but COVID (🤬China!!) ruined that that plan & had to cancel. It looks pretty clean from the video.

@oddities-whatnot

Жыл бұрын

I thought that but its like everything else, it all costs money these days. Nothing is cheap in the UK.

i honestly think this place looks great! i'd love to go down one of these years, but i can't understand the rating. there's lots to do and it all looks pretty good! is it that all the seaside resorts are absloutely incredible? who knows, guess that's for any of us to go down and find out.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

agree

Another excellent Video Tim, it’s bought back a lot of memories for Carol and I, I did summer seasons there, well done

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks Brian

I love Skegness, my family never had much money when me and my younger brother was kids so we spent most of our holidays at Skegness. I can say I love Skegness with a passion. Would happily take my kids one and me and my partner visit a few times a year.

Hi Tim we need a video round the back streets of Great Yarmouth, after my visit last year the first in twenty years its a little bit upsetting.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

I did one recently

I love Skeggy. It has a lot to offer and is a good day out or holiday. The town centre could do with a little modernisation as last time I was there, lots of shops were boarded up. But the place isn’t overly bad. Beach is clean. the only thing that bugs me is having to pay for the toilets that the council run. It should be free, especially the amount of money tourists bring in. But it’s a decent place with lots to do and it’s not as expensive as other tourist attractions.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

good points

Only been here once about 12-13 years ago with my x-gf family. The holiday started out crap only because of my x haha but it got better. Her dad took me fishing on the beach with ocean rods or something of the like. Squid bait we picked up from a tackle shop. I was crap but I loved it, the sand was warm, few beers away from the dog walkers ect and yes literally just a few. Never went on any rides but I did win my first bet on one of those roulette wheel machines. Won £100 and the best part about the whole thing, I didn't have to put up with a kaniving cheating cow! Great video! Makes me wanna go back and fish again!

Been working on them mini ports for years and I’m glad you enjoyed it

I'd be terrified of driving those boats lol.. but it looks a nice place to me 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

lol they are good fun

I loved Skeggy as a kid, I was honestly expecting the worst when I watched this but this looks nowhere near as bad I thought, honestly I wouldn’t mind visiting again. Worst seaside resort in Britain? Really? It seems pretty harsh to me.

Skeggy's got a great beach (admittedly, if you drive 20 minutes up the coast, Huttoft Bank, Mogg's Eye or Walla Bank all have better beaches, simply because they're less full), decent chippies, and the seal sanctuary. I feel lucky to live just down the road from it in Boston.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

:-)

Thanks for another enjoyable video. Skegness seems quite a nice place, shame about the river cruise and huts. I hope they renovate that area and maybe it's in their long term plans at the council?

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thank Simon

It’s got plenty of tacky charm, like many traditional seaside towns. Has a lovely natural coastline and plenty of family fun. I don’t live in Skegness but it’s great if you want a value-for-money holiday with lovely locals and a dry climate. My holiday guests love it! Not everyone can afford to holiday in Cornwall and Which’s survey is surely very biased (based on affluent subscriber profile)🤩

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

tacky charm love that!

@qualitygoldfish2198

2 жыл бұрын

I went to Cornwall with the kids,they charged me 1200 for the house and the bill for leccy used and the bill for towels,all in for 2adults and 2 kids with food 4000

@alisonlee3314

Жыл бұрын

@@qualitygoldfish2198 😲

@juliet7703

Жыл бұрын

Hmm even though I can usually trust and go by Which reviews I would still go there for the day at least if I was in the area...I certainly cannot afford to splash out on Cornwall..th

It cost you £14 to go on the little boat ride? That is extortionate. I love Skegness too but I prefer the actual beech to the over priced attractions. Definestly deserves 3 stars in affordability.

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

yes I only paid to do the video !

@JK_Clark

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim Well it certainly made me chuckle, so I say it was 100% worth it

@shaneord7527

Жыл бұрын

Take my son to skeg regularly to see his nanny n pappy. Always take him to North shore beach so I don't get fleeced 🤣

Hiya tim. Loving ya videos. I went to Skeg last may with a mate. Went to the embassy to see a show and stayed at the prem inn x

Great video, I visited Skegness in the early 2000's. I didn't find it too bad. I think seaside resorts in the UK in general get a lot of criticism. For example I don't live too far from Blackpool which is a busy resort but a lot of resorts are quite run down because people would rather go abroad because its often cheaper than staycations. Take Blackpool for example go a couple of streets away from the tourist part and its a different place abject poverty.

We don’t have the same traditions at the sea side in America. Popping over to the UK for two weeks next month. I’m really so tempted to visit a seaside town while there. I find this all so charming

@lawrencemanning

2 жыл бұрын

Do it. :) I don't know that part of the country, but I highly recommend Torbay, in Devon.

@RichWoods23

2 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to Lawrence, Johnny! Torbay has pretensions, while Skeggie will just show you what it is, warts and all. Also the Fens make for beautiful countryside, whether you drive or go by train: if you're used to some place like Kansas you'll feel right at home, and then all of a sudden the sea will jump up out of nowhere.

@lookeism

2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrencemanning poor example

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

you should!

@lawrencemanning

Жыл бұрын

Whatever. Jeez. Won’t bother saying anything next time.

How can it be better then cleethorpes, my local beach where we don't go. Lost its blue flag this year and we get times now when it's unsafe to go in the sea due to pollution. Run down shops and imported sand. Once off sand it's mud with sinking sand areas. We go to Mablethorpe instead for a beach day

@WalkWithMeTim

2 жыл бұрын

have u seen my video of Mablethorpe

@basylpeterjones

2 жыл бұрын

Cleethorpes has had record tourism in recent years, so can't be that bad.

It goes back years Tim,it wasn't been able to shake the reputation off,shame because it's a lovely place 🌞🌞

Never been to Skegness as it's a long way from the South coast, and if I'm going that far up the UK I'll end up at Blackpool, Alton towers, flamingo land, Lightwater valley etc... But £14 for that boat ride is probably why it's deemed expensive by some reviewers. The pleasure beach looks fine, and ingoldmells millennium and odyssey look fun, and the themed arcade looks awesome. I'll watch the rest of your video to see if anything catches my eye.. Great video so far. Great presentation style, nice and informative and relaxing

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thank you