What went wrong with Britain’s seaside towns?

For almost a century, UK towns like Blackpool and Skegness enjoyed huge crowds of holiday makers every summer. As all of Britain flocked to the seaside. They came in their thousands every day to lounge on the beach and enjoy the entertainment venues which sprung up along the beachfronts of Britain’s coast. But now, these former holiday hotspots are suffering as Brits look elsewhere for their holidays. How did this happen? What led to the decline? And what can be done to reverse it? In this video we explore Britain’s seaside boom and bust. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from