Where in England has great shopping and good beaches?

Question

im looking for a day trip that combines city culture, with high street stores and a bit of a cosmo feel with the relaxing feel on being on a beach. i want to relax for a couple of hours then a bit of retail therapy... what do you lot recommend? all comments welcome but would like to let you no i am from wolverhampton in the midlands and will be catchin the train. i dnt want my journey to really exceed 2 and a half to 3 hours. xxxx

Answer 1

Southend its okay i guess

Answer 2

Southport has a huge beach were the tide rarely comes in and is well renowned for the exclusive shops on Lord Street.

It's not big as in city terms, with a population of approx 100,000, but Its accessible by train from Liverpool, Wigan and Manchester and considerd to be a more luxurious resort than Blackpool.

Answer 3

U could try the trafford centre in manchester great for shopping, dining and entertainment its not near a beach but the ship canel runs past it an the dining inside has a theme of a big ship complete with fountains and pools..

or try the new shopping centre in liverpool its just opened an is by the docks i believe.

or there is york in yorkshire plenty of shops inside the city walls an the river has a sort of beach on it.. also plenty of pubs and bars so you can relax and take a break from all the shopping  and get a drink!

or go blackpool, plenty of sand and sea there, it has shops mainy surrounding the tower, but in blackpool you can add a bit of thrill to your day and head down to the pleasurebeach!

Answer 4

if you want culture go to france

Answer 5

In England.....hmmmm.....Brighton?

Answer 6

I live in Cornwall and newquay is a great tourisy area, wih beauiful golden sands and nice beaches in he summer.

The capital city of Truro is a nice day out for shopping too :)

Answer 7

Bournemouth, Weymouth, Blackpool. There's also some lovely places in the counties of Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

Answer 8

Great shopping in Newcastle Centre & The Metro Centre, and wonderful sandy beaches just 20min away on the metro in Whitley Bay, Cullercoats & Tynemouth.

Answer 9

Bournemouth is a good bet - great beaches and lots of shops & restaurants.  Trains leave Birmingham New Street every hour at 3 minutes past the hour and the journey take 3 hours 12 minutes - no changes required.

Answer 10

brighton haz a real holiday feel!!!! also sum of the best beaches in britain also lotz of unusual shops!!!! popular wit all age groups nd is well worth a vist!!! nd lotz of gr8 transport so gettin a train should b fine!!!!

hope dis helpd!!!

Answer 11

Beach  You could try  Bournemouth, or Blackpool!  As for  great shopping Where else but   London!   The best place for any   high street stores..

Answer 12

Brighton. It's got a lovely beach, a buzzing city centre with plenty of things to see.

South west is also beautiful, although that might be a bit of a journey from the midlands. In future, consider Portsmouth or Southampton, they're beautiful cities.

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Answer 13

Brighton ??