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Generally safe for family tourism, although it requires the usual caution of areas with intense nightlife.

Extremely walkable along its kilometre-long, fully pedestrianised and accessible seafront Promenade.

Excellent internal connectivity thanks to its iconic network of historic and modern trams running along the whole coast.

A very affordable destination within the United Kingdom, ideal for tight budgets.

Legendary nightlife in the north of England, famous for its pubs, cabarets, clubs and themed parties.

A rich tradition of classic British entertainment, variety theatre and light festivals.

A focus on traditional British seaside cuisine, with excellent fish and chips and typical sweets.

A good combination of traditional souvenir shops, shopping centres and nearby outlets.

Typical oceanic British climate, unpredictable and cool, subject to frequent winds from the Irish Sea.

A city fully designed to welcome visitors from all over the world, with well-established tourist infrastructure.

A classic paradise for families with children thanks to its huge range of theme parks and entertainment.

An open and inclusive destination with a lively community and diverse nightlife venues.

The locals (known as 'Sandgrownuns') are famous for their hospitality, friendliness and northern sense of humour.

Wide sea horizons and stunning sunsets over the Irish Sea.

Predominance of Victorian and Edwardian architecture combined with modern entertainment developments.

The undisputed pioneer of mass tourism and modern seaside leisure in Europe during the 19th century.

Pleasant urban parks and proximity to coastal natural spaces, although the centre is very urban.

Decent upkeep along the main promenade, although some secondary areas show the wear of seasonal mass tourism.

A limited entrepreneurship ecosystem, focused almost exclusively on the tourism and service sector.

An essentially holiday and leisure focus, although it has good network connectivity.