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My grandparents would ask my brother and me where we wanted to go on holiday. Although they had a lovely villa in the Algarve, we always chose Clacton, drawn to the fun of the arcades. In time, they stopped asking, turning instead towards the vibrancy and sun. This border tells a story of childhood holidays shaped by family and choice, contrasting two coastallandscapes. Clacton is expressed through staggered timber groynes, informal planting, and a rickety boardwalk, capturing a nostalgic character. In contrast, the Algarve is defined by clean lines, evenly spaced posts, and bright, sun-filled planting, reflecting a composed marina setting. A central backless bench represents my grandparents, the constant between these two worlds. Boardwalks meet before it, symbolising shared memories and connection. A unified palette of grasses and coastal planting creates cohesion across both places. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award BBC Gardeners World Live The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ZK Zoe Kilbride Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/zoe-kilbride) Step inside 360° tour ----------- Add to your site Copy the code below and paste it into your website to show this 360° tour on your own page. <iframe src="https://gardensdb.com/360-tours/7b286e28-429d-4516-946e-dc9a40f2cb5b/embed" title="Once Upon a Time Between Two Shores - 360° tour" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> [ Sizing and Squarespace help (opens in a new tab) ](https://gardensdb.com/help#add-360-to-your-site) { copied = true; setTimeout(() => copied = false, 2000) }, () => $refs.code.select())" > Copy code Copied! Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama tour. Click and drag to look around, click hotspots or arrows to move. Scroll to zoom. 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