Why is tourism in weston super mare on a decline?

Answer 1

WSM developed as a tourist centre in Victorian times when the British were suddenly taking an interest in leisure. People had the time and money for short holidays.

With the rise of cheap flights and longer holidays people would rather visit more exotic places leaving places like Weston the home to day trippers.

Weston Super Mare also suffers from a poor reputation - facilities have become shabby or closed (Tropicana) and it has become the victim of seasonal unemployment and a thriving drugs scene.

It doesn't help the the locals call it weston super mud!