The UK may not be renowned for having the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world however, take the time to explore the coast, during the increasingly warm UK days and you may be amazed. From the popular Cornwall coast, to the elusive sandy beaches of Scotland We’ve looked all over the place to provide you with our top pick of the top beach destinations in the UK and where you can visit to take the perfect UK weekend getaway. For more ideas, check out our selection of the top beach destinations in Europe.
The most beautiful beaches in England
Seven Sisters, Sussex
Seven Sisters is one of the most striking coastlines in Britain due to its dramatic stretch of white chalk cliffs which are the main feature of the area. The name is a reference to seven summits on these cliffs. There’s also an incredible undulating trail that is a long way along the top. It’s not for the faint-hearted (with a lot of steep up-and-down sections, it’s real dust-off-your-hiking-boots territory), but it’s visually rewarding. Keep an eye out for the story-book, red-and-white-striped Beachy Head Lighthouse along the way. It is an ideal location for outdoor activities, so canoeists, bird watchers and wild swimmers flock here as well.
AREA TO STAY NEAR Seven Sisters Beach
In the Seaford edge of the cliffs in the Seven Sisters National Park, Saltmarsh is a unique boutique hotel set in a 16th-century farmhouse that has six bedrooms as well as a cafe serving fresh local products. In nearby Eastbourne we love Port Hotel, an elegant bolthole located at the beachfront.
Blackpool Sands, Devon
The somewhat shady name Blackpool Sands is located in South Devon, and it can be a delightful surprise. A trip through pine trees that are reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast, takes you to a magnificent stretch of beach.
In spite of the name – and from a distance, the beach is actually composed of the softest pebbles, making the water remarkably crystal clear. (It has been awarded prizes for cleanliness, but there are no dogs permitted). The pontoon that floats on the shoreline is the coolest spot to be during the summer heat great for diving off into the blue bay’s waters.
The restaurant is located at the end of the beach The Venus Cafe is a cut above the average beach caffthat serves sustainably locally sourced seafood and fresh products, with lobster and steak regularly appearing on the menu. It’s open for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner all day of the week.
AREA TO STAY NEAR BLACKPOOL SANDS
A 10-minute drive from the beach It is a 10 minute drive from the beach. Dart Marina Hotel which is a stylish hotel with a harbour view and an on-site Spa and restaurant. Nearby in Salcombe We enjoy Gara Rock for the breathtaking views from its cliff top and Harbour Beach Club because it is just steps away from the beach.
Sennen Cove, Cornwall
This mile-long covethat is across the street from Land’s End, is breathtakingly stunning. In the past, it was believed that mermaids frequented the shores. Later it was discovered that the mermaids were dolphins. Dolphins can be seen swimming around among the crystal clear seas during certain seasons of the year. Surfers are also enthralled as the conditions are superb. The town of Sennen retains the charm of a traditional fishing village.
AREA TO LOOK IN SENNEN COVE
Travel for 20 minutes north to Penzance You can stay in the quirky artist residence or the six-room B&B Chapel House.
Pedn Vounder Beach Cornwall
One among Cornwall’s the most isolated and beautiful coastlines, the north coast from Penwith Peninsula. Penwith Peninsula, Pedn Vounder is a peaceful, sand-colored tiny cove which can be reached via boat, or by a walk of 15 minutes from the town of Treen. The privacy and seclusion particularly when the tide is completely cutting the cove off from neighboring beaches This is why it is very popular with the naturists.
When the tide is low, you are able to get to the beach, which is quite private, from the nearby Porthcurno (in the background of our photo) however be aware that there is a steep climb when you are cut off. The gorgeous Treryn Dinas cliffs, which are located to the east side of the shoreline (at the top of our image) look out over the blue Atlantic The most notable of them is The Logan Rock The Logan Rock, an enormous block of granite that can be smashed by force of nature.
AREA TO STAY NEAR PEDN VUNDER BEACH
Boskenna Home Farm is comprised of the smaller B&B as well as self-catering cabins and is just a 10-minute away from the beaches and walking distance to the stunning south-west coast path. Also, check out our list of the top Airbnbs located in Cornwall to get more ideas.
Hunstanton, Norfolk
Hunstanton-the-town combines all the most appealing aspects of a classic British seaside town: charming small teashops, a sweet horse ride and a striped helter-skelter along the promenade. when it gets the heat of summer families are enticed by the peaceful shallow waters and crabbing the rockpools that line this vast beach that is pebbly. For a more laid-back, less crowded appeal, skip the crowds and travel towards the north to find Old Hunstanton – here, these clapperboard huts, which are wind-whipped, are situated on pure buttery sand. And when you’re timing your visit well you’ll have an enchanting ringside view of the sunset from the area’s famed red-and-white streaked cliffs. The only beach that faces west in the east coast of the country and, in the cooler months the beach can feel slightly higher than its more famous neighbors as well.
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It’s not quite at the beach But just a 25-minute drive from the interior, the Dabbling Duck’s bar-with-rooms offers authentic beer, wood-fired pizzas as well as boiling pots filled with local mussels. The bedrooms upstairs have wooden beams that are a bit shabby and overlook the green of the village. Just a few miles away is the more grand Congham Hall – ideal for anyone looking to travel to Sandringham however for those who would like to be in the action, consider renting a house located in Old Hunstanton: Airbnb offers a wide selection.
Whitstable beach Kent
Although it’s not sandy, the pretty beach, surrounded by stripy beach buildings is still regarded as one of Britain’s top beaches. The stones might be hard for your feet however the water is gorgeous especially for people who don’t want sandals that are sand-filled, it’s an ideal situation. The town is becoming more sophisticated every morning (the every year Oyster Festival draws the crowds) as well as there are plenty independent cafés and shops to dip into in the event of rain. There’s no way to skip the oyster stalls on the beach. After you’ve eaten enough and are ready to sink your teeth into the pebbles next to The Old Neptune Pub, so that you can go into the bar and go out for drinks (and most importantly, make use of the toilets) and then purchase the crab sandwich at Elliott’s restaurant at No.1 Harbour Street for lunch.
Where to stay near WITSTABLE BEACH
Sportsman The Sportsman, the well-known Michelin-starred gastropub, offers rooms available for booking also. hotel Continental’s beach cabins are stylish, or to go for something that’s a bit more rough around the edges Find a few charming beach huts available for rental through Airbnb.
