Weston Super Mare, England
Weston Super Mudflat
"Where the sea comes and goes as it pleases"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield divided between azure waves that are perpetually retreating and a field of mud argent, supported by two confused donkeys looking seaward. Atop the helm sits a Victorian pier extending boldly into absolutely nothing, with the motto 'Mare Aliquando' (Sometimes Sea).
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Visited with the family expecting to see the sea, but apparently it was having a day off and left behind what looked like a chocolate mousse desert stretching to France. The pier is lovely though, and the kids enjoyed the donkey rides on what I can only assume was once the seabed. Pro tip: check the tide times unless you enjoy explaining to children why the 'seaside' has no sea."— BeachBumMum from Swindon
Property Listing
Stunning coastal property with UNINTERRUPTED views across ever-changing tidal landscapes! Watch the sea perform its daily magic disappearing act from your window. The nearby beach offers EXCLUSIVE access to some of Britain's finest walking-on-water experiences (conditions permitting).
Twinned With
sahara-desert — Both feature vast expanses of brown stuff where you'd expect to find water.
Supporting Evidence
Weston-super-Mare has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world, meaning the sea can retreat up to 1.5 miles from the shore, leaving behind mudflats that have inspired countless disappointed holiday photos.