January 2025: Win a Great British Seaside Break with Alfa Travel

Please note: this prize draw is now closed.

One lucky person will win a five day holiday for two, thanks to Alfa Travel, one of the UK’s leading coach tour operators. Staying at a comfortable Leisureplex Hotel on the coast, at a location of your choice, with pick-up points across the UK, you’ll be assured of a relaxing break, travelling on the latest modern coaches.

The prize includes return travel from a suitable local joining point, four night’s half-board accommodation at a Leisureplex hotel and at least two full day excursions. The perfect getaway in fact.

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Valid on coach holidays of five days’ duration when booked by 30 March 2025. This prize is valid for holidays departing on or before 30/04/2025. Applies to UK Coach Holidays staying at any Leisureplex Hotel excluding Super Savers, Special Events, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays. Subject to availability. The prize does not include lunches or drinks except as detailed in the itinerary. Winners must purchase their own travel insurance prior to departure. The prize is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.

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567 Responses

  1. I would really lovely to visit Aldeborough and Souhwold. As a small child I lived near Aldeborough and would love to go back and visit. I have very sketchy memories as I moved down south on my fourth birthday but I do have one or two images in my mind. I’ve always wanted to go back so this would be a dream.

  2. all looks so beautiful. fingers crossed for this prize. tenby is on a bucket list of the uk destinations that i have

  3. What a fabulous prize I’m spoilt for choice as to where I’d choose to go but Alfa travel are certainly in the know. Their expertise is second to none so I’ve searched their brochure and I’m ready to go. If I am the lucky winner the bright lights of Brighton are where I want to be having fun , making new friends and hopefully we’ll get some sun . Having fun with Alfa travel with my husband by my side making memories to remember for the rest of our lives.

  4. Difficult choice because there are so many fantastic destinations to choose from, but I think I’ll choose Pembrokeshire and the resort of Tenby. One of the best beaches in the World in my opinion .

  5. I spent every summer in St Ives, Cornwall as a child. I’d love to go back and relive the memories. To take my Grandchildren and create memories there with them, would be amazing.

  6. I’d love to experience Southwold, Aldeburgh & the Suffolk coast, a county I’ve never visited, and one that is rather difficult to access from the North-West. Luckily, I’ve just seen that ‘Alfa’ do a trip there, so I’ll certainly be looking into that.

  7. I’d love to experience Southwold, Aldeburgh & the Suffolk coast, a county I’ve never visited, and one that is rather difficult to access from the North-West. Luckily, I’ve just seen that ‘Alfa’ do a trip there, so I’ll certainly be looking into that.

  8. I would love to visit St. Ives in Cornwall. The artist in me would be inspired by the brilliant light, the numerous art galleries including The Leech Pottery Studio started in 1920 by the father of studio pottery, Bernard Leech. The branch of Tate Britain would delight me with modern art and who knows, it may even be warm enough to swim!

  9. I’d love to go to Blackpool. It’s been a few years since we’ve been there so we’d love to check it out again.

  10. I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery coach holiday to the north of England which I went on a few years ago and I think Scotland or Wales would also be a great place to see by coach. It is the journey and fellow travellers, as much as the final destination that makes a good coach holiday great. I fancy seeing Fort William or Porthcawl.

  11. I grew up by the seaside and I often like to return to this place. It is Broadstairs in Kent. It is a haven of tradition and a typical old English sea side town. Hardly anything has changed since I grew up there and I have such fond memories of playing on the beach until it got dark and picking poppies in the fields near the station to take home to my mother.

  12. Every year I promise myself to visit Tenby but still havent been there but in all honesty would be grateful for any holiday after a year of ill health and Britain has so much to offer

  13. Swanage, a small seaside town with a great beach. good pubs and restaurants. Its own steam railway which stops at Corfe Castle, and sits in wonderful Dorset countryside.

  14. I would like to re-visit Elie in the East Neuk of Fife, where I spent happy childhood summer holidays; beach games, rock-pooling, my first kiss, my first pint (may have been marginally under-age !). We travelled on the train from Edinburgh until the line was scrapped in the 1960s, then by car. Before the Forth Road Bridge was built, the journey involved a ferry crossing – and a long queue.

  15. Aberystwyth as a seaside holiday destination is often underrated, losing out to places like Tenby and Llandudno, amongst others – all wonderful of course. And Welsh. So it is Aberystwyth for me, although I do actually live in a a seaside town – Llanelli – where we actually have a part of the town called Seaside. (The local pub is called the Bucket and Spade!).

  16. I have never been to Blackpool so would love to visit. Otherwise Shanklin or Ventnor on the Isle of Wight hold happy childhood memories for me.

  17. There are so many to choose from but I’d love to see the beaches in Northumberland as featured in ‘Vera’

  18. The Isle of Wight for beautiful beaches, colourful sands, and memories of childhood looking for dinosaur fossils.

  19. I’ve been to some in Wales as part of school trip, however I haven’t really been to any for many years now. I’ve love to gift this to my sister to use with her partner

  20. In recent years, we’ve had a few short breaks to Bournemouth during the Air Show. Although it becomes very busy, the atmosphere is amazing in this typically British seaside town.

  21. After living in Yorkshire for over 70years before moving to Somerset a return visit to old haunts would be nice.

  22. I’d love to take my 3 sons to the East coast or around Kent area. I’ve been watching it on Escape to Thr Country and some of the areas look absolutely stunning. I’d love to win a British seaside holiday. Fingers crossed – would love this x 🙏🤞🏼💕

  23. The last holiday I went on with my husband was to Northumberland. I thought it was very quaint and British. I loved the stone clad cottages and I hope I will go there again some time.

  24. Alfa Travel has a very good hotel in Scarborough in a great location to explore this historic resort. Would love to have a break here.

  25. I’ve wanted to visit Whitstable ever since it featured in a Landscape Painter of the Year episode, also I have several friends living there whom I’ve promised to visit next year in every Christmas card for years

  26. Pendine Sands in South Wales. Had a fabulous time there in 2024 but there was a sea mist and we didn’t see a thing. We walked out to the water which was a round trip of 1.3 miles. It was so atmospheric though and I would love to see it again in the sunshine.

  27. I think we have a very interesting and beautiful country and coastline so would be happy to visit anywhere on the coast but not anywhere that is too remote!

  28. I’d like to visit the east coast of Scotland as that’s where my ancestors are from and I’d love to walk in their footsteps.

  29. I think that a trip to Blackpool would be a treat for a bit of nostalgia but we’re open to so many other places too.

  30. Any of the welsh coastline would be amazing to visit, I have never really been there and it looks so pretty.

  31. I would love to visit the Isle of Wight! But I have also been to Falmouth and would love to revisit- it’s beautiful!

  32. If we are talking about the seaside, I would like to return to Scarborough in the summer. I remember how lovely it was and the easy access to North Yorks Moors. But I also remember the biting wind in winter!!

  33. The Lake District is my favourite holiday destination in the UK, very different from where I live down south!

  34. I would love to visit Bournemouth- used to go there a lot as a child and it holds many fond memories for me Hope I win so I can go back there!!

  35. I would choose Lyme Regis, as I have always wanted to walk in the footsteps of Anne Elliot. In Anne’s words (written by Jane Austen!) – “I could taste the tang of the sea and the brine on my tongue, I heard the seagulls mew and watched them soar and swoop, drift and dip”.
    Sounds like heaven!

    1. I would love to visit Brighton, as I have fond memories of a holiday there celebrating my partner’s 60th birthday, some years ago.

  36. The Lizard peninsular in Cornwall is a spectacular coast with serpentine stones on the beach and seals usually seen on the rocks.

  37. I absolutely love Wales unfortunately we had to leave our last holiday early due to poorly dog so would love to go back

  38. I would love to visit Scarborough. I got lost there on a Sunday school day trip as a child. I can remember all the panic but not what it was like so would be nice to go back.

  39. We love the North Norfolk and Suffolk coasts – lots of walking, birdwatching and interesting places to visit

  40. We love the North Norfolk and Suffolk coasts – lots of walking, birdwatching and interesting places to visit

  41. I’d love to go back to Blackpool and see the Illuminations, plus revisit the Blackpool Tower and the fairground. I have fond memories of seeing a wonderful ice skating show there, and would like to do that again.

  42. I’d love to return to Devon or Cornwall as my mother lived there and I haven’t returned for many many years.i remember it as being so beautiful and I would love a trip back down memory lane

  43. There’s lots of the British coast I haven’t seen but my partner and I both have happy early memories of The Isle of Wight and would love to revisit together.

  44. I’d like to go back to Bournemouth, where I lived for several years as a child and used to return to visit relatives who still lived there. I have many happy memories of the glorious beach, Central Gardens, The Pavilion Theatre and department stores: I expect it’s all changed a great deal since I was last there but it would still be nice to see old haunts and perhaps have a couple of coach trips – Swanage, Studland and Corfe Castle would be good, or Christchurch and the New Forest.

  45. I would like to go to the far West of Cornwall, west of Penzance, but avoiding the commercialisation of Lands End. One of my great-grandfathers came from St Just in Penwith.

  46. Had a fabulous and memorable stay in Brighton, so much to see and do. I would love to go back and find the other hidden gems that I missed the first time.

  47. There re so many lovely and intreresting places in the UK to visit it is difficult to choose a partlicular one. However, I haven’t been to the Isle of Man and would love to visit this remarkable island.

  48. I have heard that Tenby is beautiful. Apparently we went on a family holiday there when I was a baby and I would love to return 48 years later!

  49. Have always wanted to go to the Eden Project, but would also like to revisit Portsmouth’s historic Naval Dockyard and see Mary Rose again.

    1. I live near fantastic beaches in Northumberland but I would like to visit Cromer as I am a keen bird watcher and the Norfolk coast is spectacular for bird life over winter

  50. Whitby or the yorkshire or northumberland coast
    Best beaches and hospitality in the worldalthough weather can be tricky but when the sun shines just Wow

  51. Probably Bournemouth as my Dad visited there in the 60’s on his motorbike and the photos always look so good. I’ve waited all these years as wanted to recreate the places he visited and take photos.

  52. I would love to go to Hastings – I use to love visiting there when my children were small and we lived in London. I haven’t been back since so it would be a real trip down memory lane <3

  53. I’ve always wanted to go to Northumberland, and now Vera’s ended I really need to go in person!

    1. I would love to visit Sidmouth or Exmouth. It’s a truly beautiful part of the world and a wonderful place to relax and unwind. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

  54. Visited lots of places but there are so many more. Love coach travel and like to travel as far north or south as I can, wouldn’t dream of driving these distances myself. LeisurePlex hotels are second to none…friendly, warm, great locations. I’ve got fingers crossed!

  55. It would lovely to go away and be looked after now the rush of Christmas is over. Anywhere would be nice in UK.

  56. I’m honestly not sure which seaside I’d like most! I just ADORE the sea – i find it so therapeutic! Somewhere with a bit of interesting history in the area would be nice.

  57. The two places I would love to visit most are Whitby for its abbey with its eerie literary connection and secondly Mallaig with the opportunity to travel on the West Highland line.

  58. I would like to go to Scarborough as I have never been there but would be happy with any seaside break.

  59. Would like to visit the Norfolk coast as we’ve not been there yet! Cromer pier, crab sandwiches, bracing walks, lavender fields, Hunstanton, fish & chips and malty beer. Yes please…

  60. I would dearly love to visit the Holy Island Lindisfarne, coastal Bamburgh with magical beaches and Bamburgh Castle. It will be a dream come true if I were to be selected and able to enjoy the company of likeminded Silver travellers. I have everything crossed xx

  61. I would dearly love to visit the Holy Island Lindisfarne, coastal Bamburgh with magical beaches and Bamburgh Castle. It will be a dream come true if I were to be selected and able to enjoy the company of likeminded Silver travellers. I have everything crossed xx

  62. Scotland is always calling me – Oban and Dunoon are marvellous if you can catch them in good weather! The Orkneys and Shetland Isles are still on my wish list too.

  63. I would love to visit Southwold in Suffolk as this is where my late husband and I spent many wonderful times and I would like to take my granddaughters to see this wonderful resort so they can understand why we loved it so much.

  64. I’d like to visit Shaldon in Devon. Want to see how much it;s changed since I was there over 50 years ago!

  65. Torquay, because it is a seaside resort I have never visited, and people say it’s a wonderful place.

  66. I’d love to go back to Tenby or got to Aberdeen for the first time as it is one of the few mainland British cities I haven’t visited

  67. I’d like to visit the Cotswolds and especially Blenheim Palace to see it again in more detail, outside of Christmas.

  68. I would love to visit the Isle of Wight. We have never been and it has been highly recommended by a friend who has visited there every year since being a child

  69. I love Weston Super Mare – so much sand and I do not mind walking out a long way to reach the sea. My grand daughters came over from Canada and they thought it was amazing and it is the best sand to build sandcastles on.

  70. Barmouth on the North Wales coast, as I have not visited this area. It would also provide an opportunity to visit Snowdonia. A double treat….seaside and country park.

  71. Cornwall for us please!
    We had a self catering holiday there recently and loved it, but the drive down was hard going as I am the only driver.
    Coach travel would be a luxury indeed.

  72. Would love to visit my all time favourite place, the Esplanade vicinity in Scarborough, it is so bracing up there and posh too – you just get this feeling of wealth! Beautiful scenery and coastline.

  73. I would really like to visit Cornwall as I’ve never been and it looks absolutely beautiful, Whitby is one of my current faves as I just love it there it is also in Yorkshire where I live so it’s not too far to get there either 😃

  74. Oban the “gateway to the isles”. I haven’t seen much of Scotland and this is where I would like to start.

  75. Adore Dorset- stayed in Swanage last year. Lovely traditional seaside town with friendly locals, beautiful countryside walks, beach & lots of hidden gems round each corner.

  76. Llandudno appeals to me, never been but would love to explore the N Wales coast and see this part of our lovely country.

  77. Cromer is my choice. I hardly know the N. Norfolk coast and would love to become better acquainted with this charming seaside resort. Renowned for spanking fresh seafood, the town has retained its charming vernacular architecture of the early Victorian period. There are miles of unspoilt beaches to explore along with its famous pier. A perfect getaway by the sea for one lucky person and their partner. I do hope it’s me!

  78. I have always wanted to visit Cornwall or anywhere on the Jurassic Coast. I love exploring little villages by the sea.

  79. Brighton it’s a great place to relax, and there are some beautiful places to visit around there as well.

  80. Alpha coach trips are excellent, happy to return to the Isle of Wight where had an excellent visit with Alpha.

  81. Over the last four years, I have enjoyed short stays at the beautiful resorts of Brighton, Tenby, Bude and Swanage. I would love the chance to visit and stay at one of these places again.

  82. Whitby would be my choice. Very short visit once and loved it. I would love to go back and really enjoy the area for a decent time.

  83. We haven’t yet taken the plunge to book a coach tour so this would be a good way to start – with a visit to Argyll on Scotland’s West Coast.

  84. Would love to go to Scarborough. East coast is bracing, but interesting. It would make a lovely spring break.

  85. I would like to visit St Ives,
    Where everything there always thrives,
    I’d sit on the beach,
    Sea and sky within reach,
    And reflect on the days of our lives.

  86. We have many happy memories of family holidays in Devon. Salcombe has always been a favourite nestled in the South Hams.. never seemed to rain. Everyone was happy and content. Great place for exploring too.

  87. Bournemouth for me please. Have happy childhood memories of the place. Now I’m in my 2nd (or possibly 3rd) childhood, I would love a revisit.

  88. I remember visiting Scarborough as a child, and then again with my children. I’d love to go back just to have that stroll down Memory Lane.

  89. Torn between wanting to see places for the first time and wanting to revisit favourite resorts, I’ll opt for one in Wales and one in the UK. The Mumbles in Swansea which I loved as a young married woman and would love to re-visit and Eastbourne, nearly visited when in Brighton but never got there. It has always looked so lovely, calm and peaceful, and it’s not too far away from me either.

  90. Leisureplex – the brand synonymous with quality and affordability- the prize to any one of your hotels would be a treat ( but preferably Eastbourne as in the home page photo please) 🙂

  91. Anywhere that is accessible, and I can sit and watch the wildlife and hopefully spend time in a forest: Northumberland maybe?

  92. I would love to go to the Isle of Wight. There is so much to do, places to visit, lovely walks and beautiful gardens.

  93. St Ives or Northumberland or somewhere in Scotland, or north Norfolk or Suffolk coast open to any ideas

  94. Craster in Nothumberland – wild rugged scenery coupled with historic sites and always the magical chance to see dolphins and even the odd whale

    Heaven

  95. Can’t amend details on previous comment, email addy was wrong please use this….

    Anywhere Norfolk would be fab!

  96. It would be lovely to revisit the North East (Durham & Northumbria) coast where my ancestors lived. I didn’t have time to see a lot of the places on my last visit a few years ago.

  97. BRIGHTON WOULD BE MARVELLOUS…THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING INTERESTING GOING ON, AND SO MUCH WONDERFUL SCENERY AROUND THE TOWN!

  98. I’d love to go to Devon or Cornwall, but realistically they are a bit far from Aberdeen so Scarborough, Filey or Bridlington would be fantastic.

  99. I would love to Visit Northumberland, my friend has been there and the photos was we have stunning, and seen so much of it on the Television.
    I also love places steeped in History, with Castles, Northumberland certainly is that. Beautiful Beaches and scenery with amazing Sunsets.

  100. IT IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY WONDERFUL PLACES IN THE UK.

    I WOULD LIKE TO GO SOMEWHERE I HAVE NOT BEEN BEFORE IDEALLY.

    An area I would love to explore is Sussex – around Brighton and surrounding areas.

  101. I love all the seaside towns in the UK. How can I possibly choose one over another!
    They are all classed as outstanding beauty in my eyes.
    I would love to go to any of them.

  102. It would be so wonderful to have the chance to stay at the Hotel de Paris in Cromer. It is a place we have always wanted to visit but never had the opportunity to go.

  103. We just love Eastbourne, especially in the Summer, when the “Carpet Gardens” are in full bloom, and with it’s own micro climate, the weather is really peasant.
    Also being a senior citizen, I can ju,p on the bus, with my pass and enjoy a day out in Brighton

  104. I’ve never been to the Whitby area so would be interested to travel there as I remember reading a novel based in Whitby.

  105. Bamburgh, in Northumberland with miles of lovely soft sand to enjoy, fantastic accommodation, food and drink and a famous castle just waiting to explore.

  106. I have always wanted to visit Cornwall or anywhere on the Jurassic Coast. I love exploring along winding narrow cobbled streets or traversing coastal rambling paths and routes.

  107. I would love to go to shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Beautiful beach my daughter spent many a happy hour surfing on the little waves.

  108. Barry Island for us after watching the final episode of Gavin & Stacey we are desperate to visit. Tenby looks close on the map so that would be our destination.

  109. I would love us to return to Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth where we spent our honeymoon and spend a week with my Wife to celebrate and recapture the amazing memories of our life together with all its highs, lows, twists and turns.

    We would like to be able to sit in the sunshine on the Belmont Hotel terrace or the balcony of our sea view room that we enjoyed so many years ago. We are not sure what the future holds for us both following her incredible brave battle with bowel cancer, radiation and chemotherapy therapy treatment.

  110. Dorset, the Jurassic Coast. We have family that have not seen for nearly 30 years so this would be ideal for a holiday in a great area and a chance to meet up with family members.

  111. I really would be happy with any destination i just love to get away when i get chance, Cornwall is a great place to visit all year round and theres lots of interesting places to visit while your there.

  112. My favourite destination would be Sandown on the Isle of Wight, such a beautiful island, underappreciated.

  113. Stud land is a wonderful beach front that we visited and if you are in the area you should consider a visit

  114. Has to be the fantastic sands at Lytham , lovely beach folllowed by great fish and chips and a few nice craft beers

  115. Approaching my 80th birthday, I would love to revisit Tenby. As a child I enjoyed many holidays there with my parents and had the opportunity to visit many of our elderly relatives who lived in Pembrokeshire. For me it would be a real trip down memory lane.

  116. I think North Berwick near Edinburgh sounds a lovely place to visit and as an England, currently living in Wales, then a visit to Scotland seems perfect. I love beaches and this would certainly fit the bill – thanks

  117. So many wonderful places to visit in the UK. Unfortunately due to illness my wife & I couldn’t take a holiday last year so 2025 would be brightened if we were lucky enough to win.

  118. We haved not been to our favoured West Country since 2021. After Covid, the prices always seemed to outpace our budget.

  119. I’d love to visit the Lake District, we took our children when they were young but haven’t been since, more than 20 years ago

  120. I’d love to go to Bridlington or Scarborough, or even Whitby so I can sketch whilst enjoying the scenery and the atmosphere!

  121. I would love to visit Whitby and environs. I keep seeing TV programs featuring that coastline and I’ve never had the opportunity to go in person.

  122. I would love to go to Whitby. I’ve been before but only for the day and the weather wasn’t good so we didn’t get chance to have a good look round.

  123. Reading other comments I thought that any of the suggestions would be a great idea.

    It would be nice to get a surprise

  124. A seaside break to any of our beautiful coastal towns would be fabulous. I’ve never been to Yorkshire.. Scarborough looks lovely

  125. I would love to visit Brighton again. I’m sure it has changed a lot since my son went to University there about 30 years ago

  126. All seaside areas of Britain are nice Tenby would be good as I have not been there but heard it is lovely

  127. Would love to go back to Fort William to see the Highlands again. Or Anywhere in Norfolk.Cromer is lovely.

  128. We are planning to visit Devon or Cornwall this year as neither of us have been so to win a trip there would make our year

  129. Having a tough time re family health troubles – would love to look forward to a fantastic break!!!!

  130. Have just returned from The Shanklin Hotel.Well what can I say Amazing.Great driver .Hotel and staff brilliant.Would love a return visit there or Great Yarmouth/Cromer is on my wish list of places to visit.

  131. I went to Dunoon with Alfa a couple of years ago and it rained steadily all the time we were there. I would love to go back and see it in sunshine!

  132. Llandudno for me, nice promenade and I’d be able to meet up with my sister who lives in North Wales

  133. id love anywhere . but especially love tenby and being a very special year . with a big birthday and special anniversary i cant think of anything nicer. fingers crossed

  134. We will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this year. A trip to a Leisureplex Hotel in Fort William would be fabulous x

  135. I would love to visit Tenby again because the town and scenery are beautiful and there is a Leisureplex hotel there

  136. Chesil Beach, or Newquay, or York, or Aberdeen, or Norwich, or a million other places. recently retired so going to undo them all, before its too late

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