The Seafront Land Train

The Land Train potters along Bridlington's seafront at a pace that wouldn't trouble a determined walker, but that's rather the point. It's a proper old-fashioned tourist ride - the sort of thing that feels quaint without trying too hard, painted in cheerful colours and pulling a chain of open-air carriages past the beach, amusements and holiday crowds.

You board near the main promenade and it trundles on for about twenty minutes, covering the stretch between the north and south bays. There's no pretence here. Kids love it because they're elevated slightly above the pavement and moving without effort. Grandparents find it an easy way to see the seafront without the walking. For anyone recovering from an injury or just wanting to rest their feet mid-break, it's a godsend.

The real value is as a breather during a seaside day rather than a destination in itself. Fair weather only, and it gets rammed during school holidays. Budget an hour including waiting time. If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Barmston Beach or Haven Thornwick Bay, it's a short drive into Bridlington town centre - worth slotting in on a day when the beach weather turns unpredictable.

It won't blow your mind, but it's the kind of thing that makes a holiday feel properly nostalgic. Bring change for the fare.