Your top beach 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

Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh beach

A traditional seaside town, with a shingle beach, boating lake for model yachts, good range of independent shops, museum, good hotels and restaurants.

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Blackpool

Aerial View Of The Beach And Resort From The Tower

Britain’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool is packed wall to wall with attractions, entertainment, top line shows and offers just about everything a holidaymaker can wish for.

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Brighton

Royal Pavilion, Brighton

England’s favourite seaside city, Brighton is historic, elegant and offbeat. It’s the perfect place for a break, on the south coast just 49 minutes from London.

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Cromer

Cromer Pier

Snuggling comfortably in a pretty valley and bounded on three sides by some of North Norfolk’s finest scenery. Cromer is a resort well-deserving of its bestowed title - the ‘Gem of the Norfolk Coast’.

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Isle of Wight

Sea view at low tide

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break. Boasting unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions, there is something for everyone.

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Newquay

Newquay – the heart of Cornwall

A beach paradise, stretching for seven miles, drawing all ages and interests like a magnet and making this one-time fishing village Cornwall’s premier resort.

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Penzance

Penzance

Penzance is a historic town and harbour at the far western tip of Cornwall. Gateway to the Lands End peninsula and the Isles of Scilly.

Southport

View of the pier

The stunning seaside coastal resort of Southport is the perfect destination for the relaxing weekend or short break. Southport is sophisticated, cosmopolitan, vibrant and fun!

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Weymouth

Weymouth Beach

At the heart of the World Heritage Coast, Weymouth is renowned for its award-winning beach, historic harbour and seafront, spectacular coastal views, popular attractions, year-round events, excellent water-sports facilities and vibrant nightlife.

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Whitby

Whitby Abbey

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

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