The Bucket and Spade list asked members of the public their favourite seaside places and Blackpool Tower as well as Morecambe Winter Gardens made the list.
The Bucket and Spade list asked members of the public their favourite seaside places and Blackpool Tower has come second on the list. The winners were announced at Blackpool Winter Gardens on September 11 when the top three finalists were awarded.
Among the list of top attractions were Blackpool Tower, Morecambe Winter Gardens and Silcock's Carousel in Southport. Dr Kathryn Ferry, a founder member of the Seaside Heritage Network, said how important it was to see people and communities getting behind the vote.She said: "There’s a strong nostalgic element to these finalists but that’s no bad thing, it shows how embedded the seaside holiday and seaside resorts are within our island culture.
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