The stunning Bamburgh beach has officially been voted the best beach in England.
With more than 7,000 miles of coastline, the UK is a perfect location for any beach lover - and the North East can officially claim it has the best. Campervan parts specialists, Just Kampers, have discovered the best beaches in England by analysing 50,000 TripAdvisor reviews from 50 of the most loved shorelines.
Each location was given a score, with five being the best, and Just Kampers whittled it down to the ten top beaches in the UK. And with a score of 4.86, Bamburgh beach in Northumberland came out on top beating the likes of Cornwall and Norfolk.
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Bamburgh Beach scored a near-perfect five-star score, thanks to the imposing Bamburgh Castle overlooking the seafront as it sits proudly on the skyline. It's also dog-friendly, making Bamburgh beach a truly perfect trip for the whole family.
Here are the top 10 English Beaches:
- Bamburgh beach, Northumberland: 4.86
- Seven Sisters, Sussex: 4.769
- Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall: 4.763
- Kynance Cove, Cornwall: 4.753
- Woolacombe Sands, Devon: 4.752
- Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire: 4.7
- Watergate Bay, Cornwall: 4.68
- Holkham Beach, Norfolk: 4.674
- Dungeness, Romney Marsh, Kent: 4.671
- Summerleaze, Cornwall: 4.66
With the two best beaches in the UK being at either ends of the country, the best beaches in counties around the country have also been listed, so wherever someone is, they can find a quality beach near them.
Here are the top 10 English Beaches by County:
- Northumberland – Bamburgh beach: 4.8
- Sussex – Seven Sisters: 4.769
- Cornwall – Porthcurno Beach: 4.763
- Devon – Woolacombe Sands: 4.75
- Yorkshire – Filey Brigg: 4.7
- Norfolk – Holkham Beach: 4.674
- Kent – Dungeness, Romney Marsh: 4.671
- Suffolk – Walberswick Beach: 4.615
- Dorset – Shell Bay, Studland: 4.614
- Isle of Wight – Compton Bay: 4.522
The UK is full of so many idyllic places to visit, take the time to explore the nation this summer. Every beach has its own personality and character, so get on the road and explore what Britain has to offer.
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