British Seaside

Question 1

Where is the longest pier in the UK?

Answer 1

Southend-on-Sea

The pier is known for its length and is a popular tourist attraction.

Question 2

What does the RNLI stand for?

Answer 2

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

It operates lifeboats to rescue people in trouble at sea.

Question 3

Which seaside resort has a tourist attraction which is over 150 metres tall?

Answer 3

Blackpool

The Blackpool Tower is 158 metres tall and opened to the public in 1894.

Question 4

Which popular Yorkshire village is named after a figure from English folklore?

Answer 4

Robin Hood’s Bay

The village is associated with the legendary figure Robin Hood.

Question 5

What was a charabanc?

Answer 5

An early motor coach

It was important for people visiting the seaside in the early 20th century.

Question 6

What county is New Brighton in?

Answer 6

Merseyside

New Brighton is located on the Wirral.

Question 7

Which Cornish seaside resort was the UK’s most popular in 2021?

Answer 7

Newquay

It was reported as the most popular resort according to the Daily Mirror newspaper.

Question 8

What does a red and yellow flag on a beach indicate?

Answer 8

A lifeguard is on duty

This flag signals that swimming is supervised for safety.

Question 9

Where was the first Butlin’s holiday camp?

Answer 9

Skegness, Lincolnshire

It was officially opened in April 1936 by female aviator Amy Johnson.

Question 10

What is Great in the Welsh seaside resort of Llandudno?

Answer 10

The Great Orme

It is a coastal hill jutting out to sea above the town.