It seems that we in the UK have lots of lovely memories of our holidays. What’s interesting is that they appear to be memories of simple things. It’s not the great expeditions, cruises or adrenaline pumping adventures we remember so lovingly. It’s not the night clubs and staying up until the sun comes up that make the memories that count. It’s the little things that matter most. The timeless little things that you can do time and again when you spend your holidays at your own UK seaside holiday home.
1. Fish and chips at the beach
Yes, over half the people taking part in one survey listed eating fish and chips at the beach as a top holiday memory. You can do it again, and whenever you want, if you have your own UK seaside holiday home in one of these fabulous Tingdene locations. Being by the seaside and having the freedom to do what you want when you want, are two of the great things about holiday home ownership.
We have highlighted several places where you can relive those memories by eating fish and chips at the seaside.
At Caldecott Hall Country Park you’re close to Great Yarmouth. With its legendary golden beach and classic seaside resort promenade it’s an ideal spot for fish and chips.
The same goes for Mablethorpe Park in Lincolnshire. A great location for a holiday home, offering you the peace and tranquillity you want, and just a stone’s throw from Skegness - one of England’s oldest resorts and somewhere that defines seaside fun.
As for Redcar Beach - it’s another brilliant holiday home location. It’s next door to the moors when you want them - and very close to Redcar and Whitby when you want fish and chips.
Some people say that the best fish and chips are to be found in Yorkshire. Some say the best place for them is Norfolk. We couldn’t possibly comment. Just enjoy!
2. Paddling in the sea
Being by the seaside is an essential ingredient to having a paddle in the sea - obviously. With holiday home locations on the coasts of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire (among others), Tingdene can make your memories become real again. Because paddling in the sea is high on the list of holiday memories for a lot of people.
What could be easier and more chilled than strolling down to the beach from your own holiday home to indulge that memory, and have a paddle? No worries about dragging around massive amounts of kit. No worries about those wet sandy feet and their impact on the car seats. In fact, no worries at all really.
Here are some of the best Tingdene Holiday Parks to start your paddling adventure:
We’re all learning that it’s the simple things that matter most. Of course, buying your own UK seaside holiday home is a big decision. But Tingdene will make it simple for you. Opening the door to your holiday home will open up so much more. A holiday home is a sound financial investment, a planet friendly plan for your future holidays and a space for you, your family and friends to enjoy whenever you want.
3. Walking adventure
Broadlands Park & Marina and North Denes in Suffolk as well as Waveney River Centre, Norfolk - all of them are ideal as start points for taking a walk.
Taking a walk seems to tick a lot of boxes. Not only is it up there with the top holiday memories, but it’s also right up to date too; it’s one of the key activities to keep you fit and mobile. And it’s very cheap. Well, let’s be honest, it’s mostly free.
Taking a walk comes up in another list too. It’s one of the things that UK holiday homeowners love to do. Just setting off from their own place and wandering. Why? Well, aside from being just a nice thing to do, it has bonuses. Like finding somewhere to have a drink or a meal. Or seeing the wildlife. And getting the exercise. It’s also a great way to get to know the area around your holiday home.
Tingdene holiday homes are in some great locations and absolutely ideal for taking a walk. The Waveney River Centre and Broadlands Park and Marina for example are surrounded by a fabulous mix of seaside and countryside, as well as all the majesty of the Broads. The Broads might come to mind as somewhere to go boating, but you’ll find some beautiful walks around them too - and you’ll remember how good that feels.
4. Playing games with family and friends
Playing games with family and friends emerges as a favourite holiday memory, but it covers a wide range of possibilities. It could be as simple as a kick around on the beach, it could be a game of cards, it could be that perennial standby of ‘I Spy’. All of them are easily organised when you’re at your own seaside holiday home. Hang around indoors during the evening or set off for the beach first thing. It’s up to you, because you have the freedom.
You might, of course, want to upgrade the concept of ‘playing games’ and have a round of golf. If golf is your thing, then Tingdene’s Caldecott Hall Country Park will be your go to choice. It’s a woodland setting but it’s packed with golfing facilities - and that includes not just a golf course but a golf simulator, a golf shop and access to a golf pro.
Of course (sorry!) if you want to just play games, you’re close to the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. Crazy golf anyone…?
5. Picnics
And in at number five - it’s picnics!
Now, when picnics appear in lists of memories, it’s fair to say that some of those reminiscences might be tinged with irony. You know the ones. The memories that involve actual sand in the sandwiches. Because let’s be frank, not all picnics involved wonderful wicker hampers and a sumptuous spread on a perfect gingham cloth, did they? But, that simple pleasure of eating simple food outdoors is something close to our hearts. And here’s the thing - when you take your holidays in your own UK holiday home, the whole picnic thing becomes easier than ever.
Maybe your place is in Mablethorpe, or perhaps you’ve opted for Redcar Beach or South Shore in Yorkshire. Either way you’re surrounded by perfect countryside and seaside picnic spots. And you’ll have lots of local food on your doorstep, to make your picnic just that extra special. You don’t need to load the car. Just pack your picnic in your holiday home and stroll to a happy place.
A stunning holiday home based in Waveney River Centre on The Norfolk Broads
Owning your own UK seaside holiday home is a great way of planning for the future. And it’s such a great way of plugging in to the things that matter most. The simple pleasures that we seem to really value in our memories. Get yourself your own holiday home. Make yourself some new memories.
