Stunning beach in the UK that families love with golden sand, free parking & huge soft play area
THERE'S a stunning beach in the UK that's home to stretches of golden sand, a huge soft play area, and the second-longest pier in the country.
While finding a beach that isn't overcrowded during summer holidays may seem impossible, there are some seaside spots that have escaped the crowds.
One of those places is Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex.
Holidaymakers have been raving about the beach on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: "A lovely clean beach that's always a good place to go where families could spend the whole day.
"There's also a good pier to go to that's good fun for everyone."
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Another added: "It was my first time here, and what a stunning beach.
"The colourful beach huts are delightful, and there was free parking too."
A third said: "A great never-ending beach with lots of space, so you never feel on top of anyone."
Someone else wrote: "This beach is lovely. It's always clean, and has good sand for making sandcastles."
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There are plenty of facilities on the beach too including cafes, public toilets, and seasonal lifeguards.
The sandy beach is also home to the second-longest pier in Great Britain - Walton Pier.
Inside Walton Pier, there are VR attractions, funfair rides, arcade games, a ten-pin bowling alley, an escape room, climbing walls as well as a soft play area.
Other attractions include the Naze Tower - an 86ft tower that's now home to an art gallery.
For overnight stays, there are a range of accommodation options including hotels, holiday cottages, and campsites.
Meanwhile, this beach with white sand is said to be the best in the UK.
And, this UK seaside town has been voted the cheapest in the country.
