Skegness – What To Do, Where to Go When You Visit Skegness

The seaside resort of Skegness is famous for its late sunset fishing and its long sandy beaches. The area has a large number of self catering and holiday cottages, and numerous shops, bars and pubs. The town is ideal for families with small children, as parking and transport is easy to find and the town is bustling with activity.

The town is recognised as one of the ante quarries of the North East, and home to a number of historic houses and castles. Highlights include the Thomas Fahrenheit’s house and the Torbay Castle. There are also a number of historic churches, National Trust properties and plentiful shops and pubs.

South- west England

The Devon coast is home to the South- west of England, and is a haven for holiday makers. Brindley Place and Baford Manor are both popular as holiday homes, with Baford having more itinerant travellers and Gloucester having more traditional holiday appeal. The mellow hilly region has many fine places to stay, many of which have excellent mountain or rolling country views.

Wincanton Galleries

A must for art lovers, the galleries in Meribel deserve consideration as ‘the’ place to go to on holiday. The period rooms are luxuriously decorated and the sculptures and installations are showcases of modern visual art, carefullycurated to fit in with the historic artistic surroundings.

Chic dining and cocktail bars are also a popular activity, and the Michelin starred restaurant, the Moeder Thurgau, should not be missed.

The Bouillabaisse

With its name taken from the effervescent wine, this highly popular restaurant-bar is a huge favourite with holiday makers. Having a huge terrace that overlooks the sea, it is a fabulous place to watch the neighbours, sip a cocktail or have a lunch of delicious fresh seafood.

It is also a great place to impress a date with your partner, and if you get her on a real hot date, the sky is the limit!

The Metropolitan

It may be called the city of curves, but the Metnal manages to live up to its name! School trips to the area will teach eager students how the artistic styles of the past have been beautifully Above and Beyond, while staying in this traditional town you will discover how the insides of our stomachs actually work.

For a weekend to remember, there are plenty of other activities to choose from. Pompeii and the National Archaeological Museum give you the opportunity to explore the dark secrets of early Roman life. If art interests you, the Tate Modern is a must to visit, for although not in the traditional sense, its collection is eclectic and impressive.

Chic Modern

For something completely different, those visiting this city on school trips should have the opportunity to see the chronological development of certain styles of art. The chronological Altaïl plan is a stunning example of what was achieved by the famous artist in the 1970s to coincide with the 100th anniversary of his birth. This, coupled with Michelangelo’s similarly epic masterwork, The Pieta, should allow students to progress beyond mere recognition and allow them to feel genuinely invested in the subject.

Rodin’s Capital

Perhaps more than any other artist, Michelangelo is associated with Rome and his work is perfectly reflected in the famous ceiling of the Capitoline Hill. The Brandywine Michelangelo, created in the style of the Capitoline Hill, is unsurpassed as a testament to his talent and it is burned in the memory of all who visit Rome. Students should approach the work with caution, however, when trying to replicate its luxuries in the city. Whilst simple enough in design, its real value lies not in the carving but the still-bright colors that seem to speak of the world gone by.