We do like to be beside the seaside - and Weston-super-Mare is a real favourite. This stretch of coast on the Bristol Channel has been settled since the Iron Age, but it was only in the nineteenth century that Weston-super-Mare became a popular seaside resort. And without a doubt, the Winter Gardens Pavilion is the town's most iconic building, offering magnificent views across the bay.
When it opened in 1927, this neo-Georgian venue had a ballroom, a tennis court, and even a putting green. In the 60s and 70s it became a popular music venue for the local area, hosting the likes of Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Slade, and David Bowie. Though it's now owned by Weston College, the Pavilion is still used for shows and exhibitions to this day.
This design shows the stunning facade of the Winter Gardens Pavilion, with its splendid rotunda and its instantly-recognisable white-domed roof. The stars are coming out, someone walks their dog, and a couple wander hand-in-hand up the beach - a beautiful scene to enjoy as you dry the dishes.
