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

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.

Great Yarmouth

Central beach, Great Yarmouth

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

Poole

Poole’s stunning harbour

This historic old town, with its award winning Sandbanks beach and fine white sands is Europe's largest natural harbour.

Skegness

Skegness

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

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.

Weymouth

Weymouth Beach

At the heart of the World Heritage Coast, Weymouth is renowned for its award-winning beach and historic harbour.

Torquay

Horse drawn carriage at Cockington

Torquay’s famous seven hills provide the backdrop to a waterfront scene that matches anything you’ll find on the French Riviera.

Margate

Kiddies corner, Margate

Margate is a timeless seaside resort where traditional seaside fun and entertainment is hard to beat.

Purbeck

Purbeck's stunn

Discover England’s first natural World Heritage Site and come and stay in spectacular Purbeck. Sandy beaches, breathtaking coast, picturesque villages and countless places to enjoy!

Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis Seafront

Long hours of sunshine and award-winning beaches make Bognor Regis one of England's most popular resorts

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