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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
'I visited UK's worst seaside town but was floored by what I found on arrival'
Despite being named one of the 'worst' seaside towns in the country, I had a lot of fun visiting Great Yarmouth in Norfolk - and here's why you should visit it Despite being rated as the UK's 'worst' seaside town, my family's staycation to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk turned out to be a really fun trip. Going on holidays doesn't always mean having to hop on a plane and travel hundreds of miles away. Wanting to save some money, my parents and I decided to try something different: staying in a caravan with two of my good friends who joined us. In a 2023 survey by Which?, Great Yarmouth was among the 10 worst beachside spots in the country. Some of the complaints were disappointing B&Bs (bed and breakfasts), run-down arcades and 'aggressive' seagulls. However, my experience was completely the opposite - and I liked it. We didn't do much research, and I had never even heard about Great Yarmouth, but Norfolk came up in our search, so we thought, why not? Two nights for five people cost us around £150, and we had a whole balcony with each person having their own room. We arrived after a two-hour drive from London to find clear skies and a friendly atmosphere. We stayed at a caravan park, where we saw both locals and visitors, and some decent outdoor activities - including a lively pub. Sure, you had to drive around to get to places, and the phone service was awful, but still it was the perfect excuse to have a phone detox and enjoy the moment. The next day we drove around the town, and found some restaurants, sweet shops, and ice cream parlours. Thinking it's a quiet town, there's actually a lot to do. Great Yarmouth hosts a SEA LIFE Aquarium, lots of arcades, museums, National Trust properties and even a Britannia Pier. Due to its relatively small size, we were able to see everything in one day. We walked across the beach and stomped with the 'aggressive' seagulls - but they weren't that scary. My friends and I also visited a cat café where I saw a Sphynx cat for the first time. Later on that day, we ate some delicious and affordable English breakfast by the sea. With our stomachs filled and a colourful slushy cup, we came across a tattoo shop. To add some spontaneity, my friend and I got a tattoo done for £20 each, which I found shocking. In my opinion, Great Yarmouth defied its reputation. From beachside breakfast to arcades and affordable tattoos, it had more to offer than I expected. Two days were more than enough, and I left with good memories and a small tattoo as a souvenir. It's the ideal place for families with small children, and for those looking to spend some time at the beach without flying across the world. So, if you're looking for a budget-friendly escape from the city, Great Yarmouth might be your new summer spot.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Father, son meet for first time after 48 years thanks to genealogy
The Brief Terry Moore and his son, Mike Martinez, met for the first time after 48 years. Moore said he only recently found out he had a son and was anxious to meet him. Martinez said he's grateful to find his father after decades of searching. TAMPA, Fla. - There are all kinds of reunions at airports for short trips and longer journeys. Then there's Terry Moore of Inverness, who waited at Tampa International Airport on Thursday for a reunion 48 years in the making. What they're saying "My heart is beating out of my chest right now," said Terry, anxious for the arrival of his first child. "I'm a father. At 75 years old, I find out I'm a father," said Terry. Terry and his wife, Mary, never had children of their own, but just five days ago, they found out that a brief relationship Terry had before they got married led to a son he never knew he had. "I just never expected any of it," he said. As any father in Terry's position would be, he hasn't been able to contain his excitement. READ: Legoland Florida's SEA LIFE Aquarium will introduce kids to the wonders of the sea "I go to the bank, I tell them. I go to the hardware store, I tell them. I go to the post office, I tell them," he said. Mike Martinez has been on one of those longer journeys, trying to find Terry. "He's 48. He's been looking for me since he was 9 years old," said Terry. Mike used and worked with a genealogist to eventually find a relative, who shared the news with Terry. "I called him up and said, 'I hear you're looking for a dad,'" said Terry. The connection was undeniable. READ: Pinellas County deputy rescues 8 orphaned baby opossums "His fiancé asked what she could call me, Mr. Terry? And I said 'No, I've always wanted someone to call me Dad. So this is what we are doing," said Terry. Five days later, Mike was on his way from Houston to Tampa to meet his dad for the first time. "My whole life," Mike said when talking about his long wait. The two spoke on the phone every night since they first connected. "We just clicked. You know, we've just been really, really close since then. So I'm glad to have this moment," said Mike. Mike said he and his fiancé plan to start a family of their own soon, so it was important for him to finally find his father. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "I want to know everything. You know, I got a lot of a lot of catching up to do. I got a whole backpack full of pictures," said Mike. During the years when Mike was looking for them, Terry and Mary ran their own treasure hunting business. For Terry, this is the find of a lifetime. "I've never even dreamed of it. I mean, this is way out of the ordinary. To find out that somebody really wanted to be with me, they hunted for me for 40 some years. That gets you in the heart," said Terry. As Terry and Mike talked over the phone, they found out they have many similarities: a shared sense of humor, riding motorcycles, a love of hot rods, and they are both entrepreneurs. They're sure to discover more similarities during their first face-to-face visit. The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
