Infotel Magazine | Edition 31 | August 2018

The Infotel Guide to The Great British Seaside
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is for Ilfracombe
Award-winning beaches, from secluded coves to wide stretches of golden
sand with crashing surf, Victorian architecture, hills and a harbour create a
Devonshire destination for all the family.
Must do
Afternoon tea at the award-winning Miller’s Wife Tea Room at Hele Corn Mill,
which dates back to 1525 and where the flour for the freshly baked scones will
have been ground! Long forgotten traditional teas, such as Devonshire Splits and
Thunder and Lightning make mouth watering alternatives to tuck into!
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Photo © Lewis Clarke (cc-by-sa/2.0)
J
is for John O’Groats
From the amazing wildlife to the stunning scenery, John O’Groats and the
amazing coast around it will take your breath away at every turn. Explore
the village, walk the coast, discover the bays and beaches, or use it as a
starting point for further adventures!
Must do
Stand back and see the specialised coastal mix of grass and wild flowers at the
Inn, designed to encourage the rare Great Yellow bumblebee to flourish again.
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K
is for Kessingland
A popular family holiday destination and an area of
historical importance and interest to archaeologists with
Palaeolithic and Neolithic tools and implements discovered
here.
Must do
The beach runs into Benacre Nature Reserve, famous for bird
sightings every spring as migrating birds hit British land fall.
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Photo © roger geach (cc-by-sa/2.0)
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