Searching for the best beaches in the UK to visit this summer? Look no further.
Summer is on its way! And OK, we all know that in the UK it can take a little while for those balmy temperatures to arrive, but these first signs of spring sunshine have got us thinking ahead to the warmer months ahead – and the prospect of spending at least some of those days among sand and sea.
While a tropical island getaway couldn't hurt, if you're looking for golden sands, crystal clear waters and azure skies closer to home, our modest island offers more than you think; you'd be forgiven for thinking some of these beaches are in the Caribbean. In fact, these UK sun-kissed sand spots tick all the summer hols boxes, from palm trees and white sands to curving bays and turquoise waters.
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Gallery7 PhotosThere are also rare gems you would struggle to find elsewhere – like the towering chalky cliffs of Dover, or the Anglo Saxon Bamburgh Castle that towers over the Northumberland beach named after it. What these beaches may lack in year-round sunshine, they certainly make up for in character – so you'll have a wonderful time, rain or shine.
Fancy making a trip to an undiscovered gem this summer? We've done the hard work for you and whittled down the 24 best beaches in the UK.
These are the best UK beaches - in our humble opinion.
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