Your top seaside destinations

Which seaside destinations have you been reading about recently? Below are the top ten most sought after beach destinations as chosen by our users over the last month. Do you have other ideas? Visit our blog and let us know, or for more information on beaches in England visit www.britishresorts.co.uk

Whitby

Whitby Abbey

Dominated by the cliff top ruins of the beautiful 13th-century Abbey and famous for its maritime and literary heritage.

Isle of Wight

Sea view at low tide

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break, with unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions.

Things to do in Brighton

Royal Pavilion, Brighton

England’s favourite seaside city, Brighton is historic, elegant and offbeat and the perfect place for a break.

Things to do in Blackpool

Aerial View Of The Beach And Resort From The Tower

Britain’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool is packed wall to wall with attractions and entertainment.

Bournemouth travel guide

Bournemouth seafront

Award-winning Bournemouth is the perfect family-friendly holiday and short break destination and is renowned for its family-friendly, golden beaches, beautiful parks and gardens and cosmopolitan ambience.

Skegness

Skegness

The Lincolnshire Coast is host to two very different seaside experiences - The Fun Coast and the Rural Coast.

Great Yarmouth

Central beach, Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is a hugely popular resort, with an enviable mix of sandy beaches, attractions and heritage.

Isles of Scilly

Aerial view of St Agnes

The Isles of Scilly is an island archipelago, 20 minutes from Cornwall with over 100 islands including St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, St Agnes and Bryher.

Hastings

Hastings fishing fleet

The coastal town of Hastings & St Leonards' status as the birthplace of television combined with a growing reputation for culture and innovation point to a future as illustrious as its past.

Scarborough

Scarborough Castle and South Bay

Scarborough, Britain’s first holiday resort, is a delightful, bustling seaside town catering for the whole family.

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