Many exciting projects are underway in seaside towns across the UK.

Many seaside towns across the UK have struggled in recent years, with ageing attractions, rising costs and fewer visitors outside the peak summer months. But several coastal communities are now seeing major investment, with councils, local groups and the Government putting money into new projects. These schemes range from upgraded seafronts to cultural hubs, new transport links and modern visitor attractions.

Together, they aim to bring more people to the coast and support local businesses that rely heavily on tourism. The work is already underway in a number of places and more plans are expected over the next few years. Below are nine seaside towns that are currently being transformed.

Margate is receiving more than £22million in investment as part of a major town deal. The plans include a new café and community space at Walpole Bay, along with toilets and showers, plus work to restore the old funicular railway. A new creative quarter will also be built on the former St George's Garage site, providing studios and rehearsal areas.

The much-loved Winter Gardens could also reopen under separate £11 million proposals, which include a rooftop bar, restaurant and new cultural spaces. Together, the upgrades aim to support tourism in one of the UK's best-known coastal towns.

Southport's biggest project is the £73million Marine Lake Events Centre, which will replace the former theatre and convention centre. It is expected to bring in more than £19million a year and attract over 500,000 visitors. The Government has also confirmed funding to help restore Southport Pier.

Local leaders say the regeneration programme will support jobs, improve public spaces and boost the visitor economy. A detailed update is due before councillors as the project moves towards its next phase.

Great Yarmouth is pressing ahead with the North Quay redevelopment, backed by £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund. The 10-acre riverside area will be turned into a mixed-use destination, including homes, leisure space, shops and improved public areas.

The scheme is designed to support long-term growth and bring more investment into the town centre. The council is working with Willmott Dixon to deliver the project, which aims to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.

Torquay is seeing multi-million-pound upgrades through the Government's Pride in Place fund and wider regeneration plans. Around 30 projects are being considered, including improvements to The Strand and the introduction of a new Festival of Torquay in 2027.

Historic buildings such as The Royal Lyceum Theatre are expected to be restored. Plans also include new cultural spaces for young people, wellbeing hubs, community facilities and better access around the town. A large hotel development has been proposed for the former Debenhams site overlooking the harbour.

Littlehampton has already opened a new seafront development on West Green following more than £7million of Levelling Up funding. The site now includes water play areas, beach volleyball courts, a climbing wall and improved walkways.

Four kiosks will be operated by local food and drink businesses, and sustainable planting has been added across the site. Local leaders say the project reflects what residents asked for and will boost the local economy.

Worthing began a town-centre and seafront refresh in August 2025, investing more than £150,000 in improvements. The work includes repairing and repainting benches, railings and bins, along with refurbishing seafront shelters. The council is completing stained-glass windows on the pier and repainting the Guildbourne Centre steps.

New direction signs will help visitors move around the town, and efforts will be made to clean pavements, remove graffiti and tidy verges. Residents and businesses will be invited to support some of the work.

Exmouth is undergoing a long-term redevelopment programme covering transport, the seafront and the town centre. Major works include the Dinan Way extension to reduce congestion and new pedestrian-friendly routes around the railway station.

Coastal defences are being upgraded through the Beach Management Plan, with seawall reinforcement completed in 2025. The town is also developing a 10-year placemaking plan to improve public areas and support investment. Several play areas are being upgraded as part of a £1.2million scheme.

Blackpool is in the middle of a huge £2billion regeneration effort. The council's 2024-2027 plan focuses on improving tourism, housing, transport and public spaces. The aim is to modernise the town and support both residents and businesses.

Recent years have seen major construction work, and more projects will follow as the council works towards its long-term vision of being the UK's top family resort. The programme is designed to strengthen the local economy and create a cleaner and safer town.

Morecambe's biggest project is the £100million Eden Project Morecambe, supported by £50million in government funding. The double-domed attraction is expected to open in 2028 and bring more than 500,000 visitors a year. Developers say the project will revive the local economy and spark further investment across the town.

Local planners are now preparing the wider area to ensure hotels, restaurants and transport links are ready for the increase in visitors. The scheme is seen as one of the most important regeneration projects in the North West.