When planning a beach holiday, many people in the UK often look abroad to Europe, which is known for its wide choice of popular seaside resorts. Countries like Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are often top of the list. These destinations usually promise warm weather, plenty of sunshine and long stretches of sandy beaches along beautiful coastlines. That said, if you are after a shorter break, the UK has lots of great beaches too. According to the Beach Guide, there are arou

Brits thinking about a UK staycation might want to look at a former fishing village that still goes unnoticed, even though it sits right next to stunning beaches, peaceful woods and hidden waterfalls. This hidden gem in North Yorkshire looks like something straight off a postcard, with its red-roofed houses, sandy shore and green hills all around, yet many visitors skip past it in favour of busy nearby spots like Whitby. Even so, this small village has plenty for anyone wanti

A UK seaside town has a beach that has been heavily criticised by visitors for its brown water and run down surroundings. This place in Broadstairs, Kent, was once praised as a brilliant place for a day out by the sea. But some people have been far less impressed after making the trip to the town near Thanet. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Horrid graffiti. Run down beach chalets with rusty metal doors. Squalid concrete buildings. Beach covered in weed. Brown sea water. Photo

This part of Britain is home to some of the country’s most loved and most beautiful beaches. But tucked between the well known postcard towns of Newport and Fishguard in north Pembrokeshire is a quiet beach that can only be reached on foot and is unlikely to be busy at any time of year, even in the height of summer. It has even been named the UK’s top hidden beach. The list was created by taking 56 beaches from Condé Nast Traveller’s latest guide to the best UK beaches and co

Tucked away on the dramatic, limestone coastline of Pembrokeshire, lies a spectacularly remote crescent of golden sand that is utterly protected from the modern world. The only access to this secluded spot is a lengthy, winding path over undulating dunes and through dense woodland, ensuring profound isolation and quiet. The atmosphere is immediately peaceful, feeling more like a private, sun-drenched cove in the Mediterranean Sea than the rugged coast of Wales. Photo © Pauli

Hidden away on the far west tip of the Cornwall peninsula, where the cliffs plunge dramatically into the powerful Atlantic Ocean, lies a legendary and utterly isolated stretch of white sand. The atmosphere is one of profound secrecy and quiet danger, as the beach is only accessible via a challenging, near-vertical descent down the rock face or by boat. This untouched, secret spot feels less like Britain and more like a private, tropical lagoon. Photo © Sarah Charlesworth (

Travelling to this incredible spot requires a deliberate and adventurous approach, as it sits at the end of a long, single-track road in one of the most untouched and dramatic regions of the Scottish Highlands. The sense of isolation is profound, but the reward is a beach so stunningly beautiful it feels like it belongs on a tropical island. The atmosphere is quiet, serene, and feels utterly separate from the main tourist trail. Photo © Peter Gamble ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) The mag

Hidden away on the wild and rugged Lizard Peninsula, lies a secluded and dramatic cove whose water glows with an astonishing, almost unbelievable turquoise hue. The atmosphere here is one of profound isolation, as the beach is only accessible via a steep, winding coastal path that completely cuts it off from easy civilisation. This untouched pocket of coastline feels more like a hidden Greek island than the cold, grey shores of the Atlantic. Photo © Ian Capper ( cc-by-sa/2.

For a calm and relaxing day surrounded by nature, it is hard to find anywhere better than this beautiful beach in North Wales. Famous for its incredible scenery on the Isle of Anglesey, this beach has become well known for its picture perfect views. With soft golden sand, rolling dunes and the sea stretching out in front of you, the beach also offers stunning sights of the Snowdonia mountains. Photo © Eirian Evans ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) As part of the Newborough Warren National N

Tucked away among the green, rolling hills of the Vale of Glamorgan, this small village looks as if it has been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook, complete with thatched cottages and impressive historic features. This Welsh beauty spot, which could easily be mistaken for somewhere in the Cotswolds, sits just a quick ten minute drive from Bridgend. With only around 300 residents and no busy high street, this picture perfect village has even made its way onto the bi