When it comes to Nottinghamshire, we're about as landlocked as it gets and so many of us can't wait to get away to the beach to take in the sea views and air. And ahead of Easter, the best beaches in the UK have been named, according to new research. Beaches from Wales and England dominate the list.
And many may be surprised to see Ingoldmells has made the star studded list this year. Anderby Creek in Lincolnshire also makes the list. While travel restrictions have eased for travel overseas, many are still looking to stay in the UK for their holiday.
This is according to research by HomeToGo which showed searches for lettings in coastal areas and tourist hotspots increased by 55 percent, 154 percent and 259 percent year on year, the Express reports.
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Those looking to stay in the UK are likely to want a beach nearby to help them enjoy the sun. The holiday company also unveiled what it found to be the top beaches in the UK.
Beaches from England and Wales made the list - with five locations from each country making the top 10. The number one spot was Llandanwg Beach in Gwynedd, which was rated 4.1 stars out of five by visitors.
It also garnered an Index score of 27.2 out of 30. This was followed by Whitesands Beach in Pembrokeshire, with an Index score of 25.9, and Sandbanks Beach in Dorset, which had a score of 25.8.
Fourth on the list was Marloes Sands Beach in Pembrokeshire. While it fell behind others with an Index score of 25.7, it ranked in second place on visitor comments.
Visitors to the beach gave it a rating of four out of five stars. Llandanwg Beach, which took the top spot, has an array of positive reviews on TripAdvisor.
Top 10 beaches in the UK
1. Llandanwg Beach, Gwynedd
2. Whitesands Beach, Pembrokeshire
3. Sandbanks Beach, Dorset
4. Marloes Sands Beach, Pembrokeshire
5. Sheringham Beach, Norfolk
6. Ingoldmells Beach, Lincolnshire
7. Mwnt Beach, Ceredigion
8. Dovercourt Beach, Essex
9. Anderby Creek Beach, Lincolnshire
10. Rhos-on-Sea/Colwyn Bay Beach, Conwy
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