Saturday 26 June 2021

Bridlington

Mick's been on holiday this past week, we've had some lovely days out. We've been to the coast a few times just recently but with the weather being so nice again we decided another visit was in order. It's Scarborough we usually choose when visiting the seaside but this time we decided on Bridlington, or Brid as it's affectionately known, about eighteen miles south of Scarborough, so that was our destination on Tuesday.

A dog ban is in place on many beaches around the UK, they usually run from the 1st of May to the end of September, and Bridlington is no different. There's usually somewhere on the beach where dogs are allowed though and at Bridlington it's only the main section of the beach which is out of bounds to dogs. This is the south beach which runs right the way to Fraisthorpe and beyond. It was lovely and quiet, just a few dog walkers about.

Although it was sunny, there was a keen wind down on the beach. It wasn't a cold wind though. Just look at Archie's ears blowing in the breeze.

Mick seems to have had quite a bit of time off work just lately, he's been using up holidays that he carried over from last year's entitlement. He just never got round to taking much time off last year, for one thing we didn't go away anywhere on holiday, and another, he's just been so busy at work. It's been nice that he's been able to take all this time off when the weather's been so nice.

I've said before how much Archie loves the seaside. I think this photo demonstrates his absolute pleasure. He's getting an old boy now at eleven and he's slowing down a bit, but he can still act like a puppy at times.

Looking towards the town. There's been a lot of improvements made to Bridlington in recent years and the regeneration of various areas is still ongoing. The sky really was that blue, no adjustments have been made to these photos.

One of the Land Trains which run along the promenade stopping at various locations. It's a good way to get about if you don't want to walk but want to see all the sights.

We walked around the harbour. Although the fishing fleet has declined, Bridlington is the largest lobster port in the UK and is known for its shellfish. The harbour is also busy with sea anglers and pleasure cruises.

Wherever we visit on the coast, there's always seagulls waiting for someone to throw them a crumb or two.

Bridlington was the main holiday destination for my parents and brother and sister before I came along, they enjoyed many happy holidays there. In fact, I took my first steps in Bridlington. Here I am walking on the beach. I was born in 1968 so this will have been taken in 1969.

Another photo of me, this time with my sister. She was twelve years older than me.

Bridlington holds many happy memories for generations of people. Its first hotel opened in 1805 and people still flock there for their holidays today.

21 comments:

  1. We used to go to Brid when I was a kid - loads of happy memories. Especially shrimps and donkeys.

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  2. Aw weren't you cute! I'm pleased you have been able to get away to so many lovely places Jo we have been lucky with the weather up till now it's awful here today. I remember going to Bridlington once when I was a child but don't remember that much about it, the beach looks lovely and you can see just how much Archie is enjoying himself. Have a great weekend. xx

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  3. Doesn't Archie look happy running in the sea? 💕 I suspect a lot of people will be heading for UK destinations for their holidays this year. Let's hope we get some good weather!

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  4. It's lovely that you live close enough to the sea for a day trip, our nearest seaside resort is Weston Super Mare, and that's about 2hrs away, longer depending on the traffic. I've never been to Bridlington, the beach looks nice. I must make time for trip to see the sea this summer, it's been ages.
    Have a lovely weekend. x

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  5. How lovely that you took your first steps in a favourite holiday destination. That's a nice photo of you with your big sister. Archie does love the sea and I'm glad there are dog friendly areas when the summertime restrictions are in place, same for us here on the north Wales coast. Isn't it grand to have all that sand to yourselves, I love it too.

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  6. Lovely post and pictures. It looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time, and it bought back some happy memories. xx

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  7. Archie's photo shows pure joy, I love it. So glad you had a nice time at the beach.

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  8. That bought back so many wonderful memories of my childhood, we spent many a day at Brid, Scarborough and Primrose Valley. Thrilled you had such a good time and that you were able to look back with fond memories.

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  9. I love the baby bonnet and plastic pants, lol
    Briony
    x

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  10. Ah, Brid! Lovely photos Jo and 1969, you a toddler, taking your first steps & I turning 20 & getting married (first time). Archie sure likes the seaside, but who doesn't. K's sister & family had a caravan at Brid for many years & we'd visit them there when we were over on holiday. Thanks for sharing & bringing back memories. Take care & hugs.

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  11. It looks lovely there. I've never been to Bridlington but I will now be adding it to my (ever growing) list of places to visit :)

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  12. What lovely bright and sunny photos, you certainly have some gorgeous empty beaches near you and it's been great that Mick has been able to take time off just when the sun has been out. I love your last two atmospheric photos, glad to see you've got your sunhat on!

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  13. I think seagulls have followed the national trend with 50% falling into the obese category! They are huge these days. Those beaches look incredible, I've been to Scarborough but not Bridlington, it looks beautiful.

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  14. I've never been to Bridlington, it looks a lovely beach.
    The sky so blue, and didn't Archie have a lovely time running in the sea.
    Lovely to see all of the photographs on your post.

    We've had quite a wet weekend!
    Wishing you a happy week ahead.

    All the best Jan

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  15. How lovely to get out and about, looks like a nice place to visit. So lucky Mick is able to roll holiday over, so many companies refuse that and you lose it. Xcx

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  16. lovely pics, have never been up that way, maybe next year on some campervan adventures!

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  17. We are on a similar track thanks to your recommendation.

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  18. Loving the childhood photos! What a lovely day out :)

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  19. I'm glad that you've had some lovely days out recently and you, Mick and Archie could get to the beach during the recent good weather. The last time we went to Bridlington was when the grandchildren were younger and it must have been in the Summer holidays when we, our two daughters and the children had a day out together. We had fun on the beach during that trip. Now the grandchildren are grown and working or studying so there's less opportunity to spend time together. Let's hope we get some sunny days in the Summer holidays and we can get to the coast with family.

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  20. What a lovely place to visit, I love the land train, that would come in handy after a long walk. Archie does look happy, what a lovely life he has. Ahhh, loved the baby photos of you.xxx

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