The UK's 'dying seaside town' with pretty sandy beach that's crying out for more tourists

Withernsea is often overlooked by visitors (Image: Getty) Withernsea, a seaside town on the East Yorkshire coast , is calling for more tourists to rejuvenate their "run-down" community. While neighbouring destinations like Scarborough , Whitby , and Bridlington thrive during the summer months, Withernsea is often overlooked despite its charming sandy beach, idyllic views, arcades, ice-cream parlors, and fish and chip shops. Locals have mixed feelings about the town’s relative obscurity.

Some residents appreciate the quiet, "time-warped" atmosphere that makes Withernsea a peaceful retreat, particularly for pensioners. However, there is a growing concern about the economic stagnation and the closure of independent businesses due to a lack of footfall, and the economic struggles in Withernsea are stark. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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