With schools out for summer, and temperatures set to soar again over the weekend, many families will be packing the kids into the car and heading out to the beach over the coming days . But the jury is out over whether one particular seaside town in the south-west is worth the trip. Weston-super-Mare, in North Somerset, attracts around 750,000 visitors each year, with its top attractions including the beach, the picturesque Italian gardens, and the 120-year-old Grand Pier, which was recently named Family Amusement Centre of the Year at the reputable South West Prestige Awards 2024.
However, while Weston-super-Mare beach ranks as the top place to visit in the town, according to TripAdvisor, not everyone agrees. The seaside has been described as "run-down", a "rip off", and even a "cesspit", according to one deeply unimpressed visitor. It does have its fans though it has also been described as "gorgeous" and great for dog walkers and kids.
READ MORE Iconic UK beach has staggering number of 5-star reviews Wetherspoons urged to rescue crumbling former pleasure palace The main beach in the town, which is around two miles long, is one of the UK's largest natural beaches, and always seems to be packed with families during the summer months. However, many have taken to TripAdvisor to express their discontent with their visits, with one particular one-star reviewer writing: "Weston-super-Mare, not so 'super' any longer." The review went on: "This is not about the beach but the dying t.