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Your top seaside destinations
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
Dominated by the cliff top ruins of the beautiful 13th-century Abbey and famous for its maritime and literary heritage.
The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break, with unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions.
England’s favourite seaside city, Brighton is historic, elegant and offbeat and the perfect place for a break.
Britain’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool is packed wall to wall with attractions and entertainment.
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.
The Lincolnshire Coast is host to two very different seaside experiences - The Fun Coast and the Rural Coast.
Great Yarmouth is a hugely popular resort, with an enviable mix of sandy beaches, attractions and heritage.
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.
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, Britain’s first holiday resort, is a delightful, bustling seaside town catering for the whole family.
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