Jump directly to the content

BRITS have been flocking to the coast as a trip to the beach is no longer banned after lockdown restrictions were eased this week.

The best beaches in England, as voted for by Brits, are mainly found in two parts of the country, according to TripAdvisor - Northumberland and Cornwall.

The beaches, according to travellers, have been revealed by TripAdvisor
11
The beaches, according to travellers, have been revealed by TripAdvisorCredit: Getty - Contributor

Of the top ten, according to traveller rankings on TripAdvisor, nine of them are in one of the two regions in England.

The number one beach, however, is in Norfolk, with Horsey Beach near Great Yarmouth coming out on top.

The rest of the highest ranking coastal favourites are either in holiday hotspot Cornwall or in Northumberland.

To determine traveller ranking, TripAdvisor collates positive reviews to rank the beaches.

Next time you are planning your holiday, here are the beaches to add to your list to visit if you want beautiful sandy stretches and clean sea.

1. Horsey Beach, Norfolk

Norfolk's Horsey Beach is a quieter option - and great for seal watching in the winter
11
Norfolk's Horsey Beach is a quieter option - and great for seal watching in the winterCredit: Alamy

2. Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland

Surfers love Bamburgh beach due to the consistent waves and surf shacks
11
Surfers love Bamburgh beach due to the consistent waves and surf shacksCredit: Getty

3. Embleton Beach, Northumberland

The beach is overlooked by Dunstanburgh Castle
11
The beach is overlooked by Dunstanburgh CastleCredit: Alamy

4. St Aiden Beach, Northumberland

St Aiden Beach is a short walk from Bamburgh too
11
St Aiden Beach is a short walk from Bamburgh tooCredit: Alamy

5. Porthminster Beach, Cornwall

Porthminster is a short walk from St Ives and is fringed by palm trees
11
Porthminster is a short walk from St Ives and is fringed by palm treesCredit: Getty

6. Gwithian Beach, Cornwall

Gwithian Beach is a much quieter option if you're in Cornwall
11
Gwithian Beach is a much quieter option if you're in CornwallCredit: Alamy

7. Crantock Beach, Cornwall

Water lovers head to Crantock Beach for swimming, snorkelling and wind-surfing
11
Water lovers head to Crantock Beach for swimming, snorkelling and wind-surfingCredit: Alamy

8. Ross Back Sands Beach, Northumberland

Ross Back Sands also has views of Bamburgh Castle, as well as Holy Island
11
Ross Back Sands also has views of Bamburgh Castle, as well as Holy IslandCredit: Alamy

9. Warkworth Beach, Northumberland

Dog-friendly Warkworth Beach is less than a mile from the historic medieval village of Warkworth
11
Dog-friendly Warkworth Beach is less than a mile from the historic medieval village of WarkworthCredit: Alamy

10. Hayle Towans Beach, Cornwall

Also quiet is Hayle Towans beach, which is popular with kite buggies - but check before taking your dog due to seasonal bans
11
Also quiet is Hayle Towans beach, which is popular with kite buggies - but check before taking your dog due to seasonal bansCredit: Alamy

Fancy staying? We've rounded up some of the best campsites located on the beach across the UK, starting from just £8 each per night.

There are also some great holiday parks in Cornwall and Devon from £18.

Beaches are expected to be busy this summer, due to a lack of foreign holidays - Bournemouth beach is just one which is introducing drones and Covid marshals.

UK set for 24C scorcher in hottest March day since 1968 as Brits flock to the coast
Topics