You either chose an extremely & unusually quiet day or very early/late visit - where's the people, lol? Because of its wide sandy & level beaches & grassed areas Seaton is very popular with both the very young & elderly alike as it is so easily accessible. It has the usual arcades, fish & chip shops (takeaway/eat in), souvenir & ice cream shops, as well as the well patronised Gladys 40's style tea room. None of the usual "high steet" shops but Hartlepool is only a few minutes drive away down the coast and, in the opposite direction it has a wonderful nature reserve which attracts many different species of birds throughout the year. (You forgot to mention the infamous "Seaton Canoe" story, which made its own TV film). Wonderful memories of childhood day trips where your parents could take empty flasks and have them filled with boiling water from a kiosk at the side of the building near the shelter/clock tower. Big square green canvas beach shelters, wind breaks, and deck chairs for hire. I really enjoyed your historical account of the resort. Thank you.
Living in hartlepool, was surprised how many people have to put up with pebble beaches when we have long stretches of sand at seaton and from the headland to crimdon.
I recommend Poplars Riverside Caravan Park East Lands Ends Haydon Bridge. It's right on the banks of the Tyne. In summer you can watch the fish jumping and see bats flying over the river catching insects at dusk. You are sent off to sleep by the river quietly babbling.
I remember going regularly to Seaton from Stockton in the 60s when I was a child. Still go there from time to time. Thank you for posting!
Love the Art Deco design of the buildings, I'll have to visit the tea room for a cup of tea x😊
Had a caravan holiday as a bairn in the late 60’s😊❤
You either chose an extremely & unusually quiet day or very early/late visit - where's the people, lol? Because of its wide sandy & level beaches & grassed areas Seaton is very popular with both the very young & elderly alike as it is so easily accessible. It has the usual arcades, fish & chip shops (takeaway/eat in), souvenir & ice cream shops, as well as the well patronised Gladys 40's style tea room. None of the usual "high steet" shops but Hartlepool is only a few minutes drive away down the coast and, in the opposite direction it has a wonderful nature reserve which attracts many different species of birds throughout the year. (You forgot to mention the infamous "Seaton Canoe" story, which made its own TV film). Wonderful memories of childhood day trips where your parents could take empty flasks and have them filled with boiling water from a kiosk at the side of the building near the shelter/clock tower. Big square green canvas beach shelters, wind breaks, and deck chairs for hire.
I really enjoyed your historical account of the resort. Thank you.
Living in hartlepool, was surprised how many people have to put up with pebble beaches when we have long stretches of sand at seaton and from the headland to crimdon.
Course the Hartlepool legend of The monkey of Hartlepool. Is very famous .Tynemouth is very good beach and place if you ever go there
I recommend Poplars Riverside Caravan Park East Lands Ends Haydon Bridge. It's right on the banks of the Tyne. In summer you can watch the fish jumping and see bats flying over the river catching insects at dusk. You are sent off to sleep by the river quietly babbling.
That sounds incredible, an oasis of calm and nature in Tyneside!
Best place to visit on the North Yorkshire coast as to be Staithes then Redcar. Robin Hoods Bay I think is overrated. Whitby is too busy.