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Beaches in the South West of England
Relax in the incredible natural beauty of one of the South West of England's many outstanding beaches.
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Boscastle is situated on the North Cornwall Coast, a picturesque village with a beautiful medieval harbour.
Award-winning Bournemouth is the perfect family-friendly holiday and short break destination.
Brean Sands is a popular resort known for its range of campsites and holiday parks.
A maritime treasure, where the bustle of the busy fishing port combines with stunning scenery and maritime folklore.
This unspoilt town nestles in a bay on the North Cornish coast flanked by truly spectacular scenery.
A traditional seaside resort which is famous for its nine-legged lighthouse and miles of sandy beach.
A beautiful historic market town on the shores of Christchurch Harbour on the spectacular Dorset coast.
A Victorian seaside town of unspoilt charm and an ideal place to explore all year.
A fishing village built on both sides of a spur of rock that juts into the sea with a beach in sheltered bay.
Carved into the banks of the beautiful River Dart, historic Dartmouth has overhanging medieval houses and old quays.
Falmouth is a premier resort with a great maritime heritage, golden beaches and sub-tropical gardens.
Ilfracombe has a charming natural harbour and elegant Victorian architecture.
The Isles of Scilly is an island archipelago, 20 minutes from Cornwall with over 100 islands.
The attractive and historic village of Kingsand is situated on the beautiful Rame Peninsula.
Historic fishing port where two rivers create a tidal harbour separating the twin towns of East and West Looe.
Situated on the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis is a narrow tangle of streets and shops and the famous 13th-century Cobb harbour.
Mevagissey is a picturesque unique 14th-century fishing village.
A beach paradise, stretching for seven miles, this one-time fishing village is Cornwall’s premier resort.
Padstow is an example of what Cornwall does best - it's a quaint working port which wears a holiday hat.
Families love Paignton, its long sandy beaches, colourful atmosphere and paddler-friendly waters.
The three-mile stretch of golden sands of this popular holiday resort is one of the most dramatic beaches in Cornwall.
Plymouth is the thriving regional capital of Devon and Cornwall, a blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring port.
Polperro is a picture book fishing village with narrow, winding streets and cottages overlooking a tiny harbour.
A magnificent surfing beach known to be one of North Cornwall’s finest, with breathtaking cliff-top scenery.
This historic old town, with its award winning Sandbanks beach and fine white sands is Europe's largest natural harbour.
Porthleven combines the activities of a working fishing port with those of a popular holiday resort.
This pretty fishing village nestling in the North Cornish Cliffs is a popular setting for recent films and TV.
At the heart of the World Heritage Coast, Portland is renowned for its award-winning beach and historic harbour.
Seaside resort on the north coast of Cornwall, nestling in the green fold of a valley.
For sheer beauty, Saunton Sands is hard to beat, with over three miles of golden sands.
Across the estuary from Teignmouth, Shaldon is a real period piece and a truly unforgettable place.
An old mining village, St Agnes is a thriving community with great character.
St Ives is a small fishing village with a working harbour and a haven for artists due to its special light.
With its lively inns, shops and galleries, St Just is Cornwall’s most spectacular section of heritage mining coast.
This pretty harbour-side village is beautifully situated at the southern end of the Roseland Peninsula.
An award-winning beach, safe bathing, lots of leisure activities and all-weather attractions.
The Lizard village is situated on the most southerly point of mainland Britain – The Lizard Peninsula.
Situated on the north coast of Cornwall, Tintagel is famous for the myths and legends of King Arthur.
Torquay’s famous seven hills provide the backdrop to a waterfront scene that matches anything you’ll find on the French Riviera.
This busy harbour village is nestled between the spectacular East and West cliffs and perfect for a family holiday.
The wide sweep of Weston Bay has miles of clean sandy beach, traditional seaside attractions and beautiful countryside.
At the heart of the World Heritage Coast, Weymouth is renowned for its award-winning beach and historic harbour.
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