Bamburgh has been named as the UK’s favourite seaside town in a recent survey conducted by Which?.
The small village, located on the Northumberland coast, topped the charts for the third year running.
Visitors were asked to rate destinations on the quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, attractions and value for money. According to Which?, the results show that “it’s rarely the most famous destinations that visitors enjoy most”.
Bamburgh’s overall score was 88 per cent, with five stars awarded for its scenery, beach quality and peace and quiet.
The consumer champion asked over 3,000 people to rate their experiences of visiting seaside towns over the last year.
In second place was the more widely known seaside resort of Dartmouth. The popular Devon location received an overall score of 85, along with five stars for its scenery and accommodation and four for its shopping, seafront and attractions.
Portstewart makes its debut on the list in third with a score of 84 per cent. The small town in County Derry was praised for its “fantastic beach” and the wealth of tourist attractions.
Other towns included Portmeirion (Wales), St Andrews (Scotland) and Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear), all tied in fourth place with a score of 83.
At the bottom of the list came Clacton-on-Sea and Skegness – given scores of 48 – while Bangor and Burnham-on-Sea received a score of 49 per cent.
These towns received praise for “lovely” seafront gardens (Clacton), “fabulous views” (Bangor) and “old-fashioned charm” and entertainment for children (Skegness).
Top 10 seaside towns
Bamburgh, Northumberland, England
Bamburgh beach is flanked by a castle
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Bamburgh is “a location steeped in history”, says Which?, with “stunning sandy shoreline” overlooked by the ruins of its ancient castle. One respondent commended the “super-soft sand” and the fact that there is “plenty of space”. The Northumberland town also received five stars for value for money and accommodation.
Dartmouth, Devon, England
The Dart Estuary in Dartmouth
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Dartmouth was praised for its “atmosphere and vibrance” in the survey. Perhaps the most well-known entry in the top 10, the town was only held back from top place by its rating for value for money and peace and quiet, although it still…
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