Seaside Heritage Network
@seasidenetwork
Connecting people, groups & businesses who care about the heritage of Britain's seaside resorts.
We'll be welcoming best-selling author Andrew Martin to our #BigDayOut in #Scarborough to talk about his latest book 'To The Sea By Train'. In a Q&A session Andrew will be sharing his favourite #seaside rail routes and the history behind them. Tickets from seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
Delighted to see the write-up of our #valuingseasideheritage symposium in this week's @countrylifemag.bsky.social. Our aim was always to raise the profile of undervalued #seasideheritage so thanks to our partners @hbap1924.bsky.social and @heritagenetwork.bsky.social for making the event possible
An ice cream won last year's #bucketandspade awards - could it do it again? The fantastic Harbour Bar #Scarborough is among our top ten finalists. Opened in 1945 people love its vintage vibe and delicious homemade sundaes. Cast your vote here: seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...
We can't wait for our annual #BigDayOut which is happening in #Scarborough on 18 September📣 Join us to celebrate the #Scarborough400 anniversary at the Grand Hotel. We've got walking tours, talks, an author Q&A plus the big #BucketandSpadeList announcement. seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
Have you decided who to vote for yet in our #bucketandspade awards? Here are the 10 nominees. You can find more information and the voting form at seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...
It was #nationalseasideday yesterday and we had hundreds of votes for the #bucketandspade list - thank you! Here are more of the contenders vying for your support. You've got until the end of August to choose at seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...
Happy #nationalseasideday! Today we launch our 4th annual #bucketandspade list awards. You can vote for your favourite seaside attraction from our list of top ten nominations - #tinsidelido #shellgrotto #harbourbar #scarborough and more! See the full list at seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...
It's #NationalSeasideDay TOMORROW! Help us celebrate all the good stuff about our #seaside places by using the hashtag and in return we'll share the list of top ten nominees for the 2026 #bucketandspade awards 🌊🏖️😍
The stretch of coast east of #brighton was transformed during the 1930s. Join our walking tour on 27 June to see some superb examples of #seaside #modernism from the sea wall to the best sea views. Only a few places left ⬇️ seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
Great to see our own Dr Anya Chapman quoted in this week's Country Life magazine on #piers
Thanks to our friends @heritagenetwork.bsky.social delegates attending the #valuingseasideheritage symposium can enjoy some complementary chips...on the beach! We'll be heading down to the sea with co-hosts @hbap1924.bsky.social after the talks are finished. Join us hbap.org.uk/valuing-seas...
Are you thinking of coming to our symposium on 26th June? We hope so but there are only a few tickets left so don't delay, book today! Join us plus partners @hbap1924.bsky.social and @heritagenetwork.bsky.social for a packed day of talks, discussions & networking at Saltdean Lido
It's just over a month until our #valuingseasideheritage symposium and we can't wait to hear from our keynote speaker Lord Bassam of Brighton, former Chair of the Regenerating Seaside Towns & Communities select committee and current Chair of #brighton Seafront Development Board.
We're looking forward to hearing about the #seaside projects supported by @archhfund.org.uk over the last 50 years with CEO Matthew Mckeague. He'll also be sharing funding insights so if you're involved with #regeneration on the coast you might want to join us on 26 June hbap.org.uk/valuing-seas...
The day after our #valuingseasideheritage symposium we're offering 2 #brighton walking tours - one will be with local Regency expert Dr Sue Berry looking at early development around the #royalpavilion. Space is limited so sign up now to avoid disappointment: seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
#regeneration can be a powerful force at #seaside resorts so we're delighted to be hearing from people with first hand experience of projects at #selsey #folkestone #ramsgate at our #valuingseasideheritage symposium on 26 June. Book here to join us hbap.org.uk/valuing-seas...
Congratulations to #SaltdeanLido on their RIBA South East Award! Here are some 'then' pics from 2013 and 2018. Join us to see it 'now' at our #valuingseasideheritage symposium with @hbap1924.bsky.social and @heritagenetwork.bsky.social on 26 June. hbap.org.uk/valuing-seas...
We're busy making arrangements for our Big Day Out in #Scarborough in September. Watch this space for more information and get ready to join us at the Grand Hotel, Europe's largest when it opened in 1867
We've got some fantastic case studies to share at the upcoming #valuingseasideheritage symposium with @hbap1924.bsky.social. We're welcoming Stuart Wood and Rob Kenyon to discuss the exciting projects they are spearheading in #cleethorpes and #ramsgate respectively hbap.org.uk/valuing-seas...
Booked for our symposium with @hbap1924.bsky.social & @heritagenetwork.bsky.social yet? Here are our first 3 speakers to tempt you - @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social and Samantha Richardson will talk on what #seasideheritage is, its potential as world heritage & its economic value
Our next online seminar is all about amusement parks and funfairs - we'll be looking at their origins, surviving heritage and the current challenges they face. Book your *free* place here: seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
Thanks to our speakers this afternoon who provided lots of examples of care and restoration of #seasidegardens at #southport and #scarborough as well as some lovely floral clocks. If you missed the seminar it will be available to watch online via our website soon
At our seminar tomorrow we're celebrating the green spaces of our coastal resorts. Book your *free* space to hear about King's Gardens in #southport, South Cliff Gardens in #scarborough and the history of #floralclocks from @seasideferry.bsky.social seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
📢Last chance to nominate for the 2026 #bucketandspadelist Do you have a favourite #seaside attraction, activity, food or experience which makes the seaside special to you? 👉🏽To submit your nomination, please click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have you shown your support for the Seaside Holiday as Living Heritage? Encompassing everything from a stroll on the pier to the tang of vinegar on your fish & chips this initiative seeks to recognise cultural heritage as it is practised. Here's the quick form 🏖️🌊🍦 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
We're supporting the nomination by @allanbrodie.bsky.social to include the #Seaside #Holiday on the UK's #LivingHeritage Inventory. It's easy to add your support - just complete this short form: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
102 people online at this evening's seminar! A great talk to start from Bryce Stewart about fisheries and the benefits of the inshore fleet for our coastal places #bemorescallop
Next month we're heading off-shore to explore the 'Wonders of the Deep' in our bi-monthly online seminar. We'll have speakers on fishing fleets, mythical serpents and architectural seahorses 🪸🧜⚓ Sign up here for free - seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...