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UK Seaside Towns Quiz

Blackpool — Blackpool Tower opened in 1894 and stands 158 metres tall, directly inspired by the Eiffel Tower.

Brighton — The Royal Pavilion in Brighton was built in the early 19th century for the future King George IV.

Lancashire — Blackpool lies on the Lancashire coast, facing the Irish Sea.

Southend Pier — Southend Pier stretches 1.34 miles (2.16 km) into the Thames Estuary, making it the longest pleasure pier in the world.

Llandudno — Llandudno's sweeping Victorian promenade and pier make it one of Wales's best-known seaside resorts.

Dracula — Bram Stoker was inspired by Whitby's ruined abbey and harbour while writing Dracula, published in 1897.

Margate — Margate's Turner Contemporary gallery, opened in 2011, honours J.M.W. Turner, who was a frequent visitor to the town.

Torquay — Torquay's mild climate and Mediterranean-style planting have long earned it the nickname 'Queen of the English Riviera'.

Scarborough — Scarborough Castle sits on a headland separating the resort's North Bay and South Bay.

From Blackpool's tower to Whitby's abbey — how well do you know Britain's classic coastal resorts?

9 questions · ~5 mins ·

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Question 1 of 9

1. Which seaside town is home to the Blackpool Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris?

2. Which South Coast seaside town is famous for its Royal Pavilion, built as a seaside palace for the Prince Regent?

3. Blackpool sits on the coast of which English county?

4. What is the name of the longest pleasure pier in the world, located in an Essex seaside town?

5. Which North Wales seaside town is known for its two-mile sandy beach and well-preserved Victorian pier?

6. The seaside town of Whitby, famous for its abbey ruins, inspired which classic Gothic novel?

7. Which Kent seaside resort is home to the Turner Contemporary gallery, honouring the painter who spent much time there?

8. Which Devon seaside town is known for its palm-lined promenade and mild 'English Riviera' climate?

9. Which Yorkshire seaside resort has a headland castle dividing its North Bay from its South Bay?

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