Explore Britain's seaside escapes

Beaches by region

South East England

Kent, Sussex, Norfolk, Suffolk

South West England

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset

Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Glamorgan

North East England

Yorkshire, Northumberland

Gwynedd, Anglesey, Clywd

North West England

Lancashire, Merseyside, Cumbria

Grampian, Highlands, Hebrides

Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Lothian

Featured Beaches

Norfolk

Miles of pristine golden sand backed by pine forests in one of England's most spectacular natural settings.

Glamorgan

Three miles of spectacular golden sand backed by dramatic cliffs on Wales' wild Atlantic coast.

Pembrokeshire

Barafundle Bay Beach

One of Britain's most beautiful beaches - a pristine crescent of sand accessible only by clifftop walk.

Cornwall

Carbis Bay Beach

Blue Flag golden sands with subtropical gardens and family-friendly calm waters.

Sussex

West Wittering Beach

Blue Flag beach with Caribbean-style white sands, extensive dunes and excellent Chichester Harbour sailing

Northumberland

Bamburgh Castle Beach

Majestic golden sands overlooked by the iconic Bamburgh Castle, offering dramatic views of the Farne Islands.

Devon

A surfer's paradise with golden sands and consistent waves at the mouth of the River Avon

Dorset

Mudeford Sandbank

A remote sandy peninsula accessible only by foot or ferry with pristine wilderness and beach huts

Seaside Towns