Last Updated on January 1, 2021 by HodgePodgeDays
If you’d prefer to soak up the sun in the UK this summer, there are many excellent, award-winning British beaches to explore up and down the country. While most of the UK’s best beaches are generally in the South West, around Cornwall and Devon, there are some superb sandy beaches to explore in Wales, Scotland, and the South East, too – you just have to know where to look.
Big family trips to the beach can take some planning, transport is often an issue. Public transport can be minimal in rural areas and if you’ve got a small car and a big group of beach-goers then considering minibus hire to take everyone and their buckets and spades to the beach may be a sensible idea.
Woolacombe Beach, Devon
Located on the North Devon Heritage Coast, Woolacombe Beach is a two-mile stretch of picture-postcard sand beach that’s popular with families, couples, and surfers alike. Throughout the summer, the beach has lifeguards present as has plenty of parking. Just a few minutes from the Atlantic Ocean in Woolacombe Bay, you’ll find a quintessentially British ice cream parlour called Sea Breeze Ice Cream & Coffee Shop serving all the beach side refreshments you could ever need.
Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
One of the UK’s most exclusive locations for holiday homes, Sandbanks in Dorset is considered to be one of the best beaches on the South Coast thanks to its peninsula location, giving it a European vibe. While visiting Sandbanks, you can hop on the Sandbanks Chain Ferry, a shuttle service between Sandbanks and Studland near Poole Harbour. Just a few minutes of the beach, Sandbanks is home to a fantastic selection of cafes and restaurants.
Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula, South Wales
Home to the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales is famed for its excellent walks, views, and natural landmarks, however, it’s not the first place you think of when searching for a beautiful British beach. However, Rhossili Bay in Swansea, South Wales, is set within the Gower Peninsula, one of the first Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. The beach is a vast and pristine stretch of sand surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic cliffs.
Nairn Beach, Nairn, Scottish Highlands
On the north coast of Scotland in Inverness, famed for it’s proximity to the world-renowned Loch Ness, sits Nairn Beach which during the winter months is a favourite for dog walkers. When summer comes, the beach comes alive with families, children playing, and couples. The beach benefits from an astounding view to the Black Isles and, further along, is home to a school of dolphins which, if you’re lucky, you might glimpse during your trip.
Hunstanton Beach, Hunstanton, Norfolk
Norfolk in the South East is home to many stone beaches; however, Hunstanton Beach isn’t one of them. Instead, Hunstanton Beach is a pristine sandy beach that’s perfect for families thanks to it’s proximity to an array of activities, including donkey rides, a funfair and pier, and a great selection of restaurants and cafes. Because of its west-facing location, Hunstanton Beach is sheltered from harsh winds, making it the ideal sunbathing spot on a summer’s day.
Wherever you are in the UK this summer, taking a trip to the coast for a day of sunshine is a wonderful thing to do. Choose coach hire London and get your friends and family together with a picnic and set out on a golden adventure and relax on one of the UK’s best sandy beaches and swimming in crystal blue waters, too.
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