THE FINEST FAMILY BEACH IN BRITAIN

When the sun finally shines, there's nowhere better than the British seaside for some good old-fashioned fun.

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The Sun picked our favourite UK seaside towns, featuring everything from dolphin-spotting beaches to celeb-favourite fish and chip shops.

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Longsands Beach stands out as the UK's best family beach, offering a mile-long stretch of golden sand, perfect for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.

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A hidden gem with a mix of seaside towns' charm, offers handmade goods & food shacks, live sports/films, colourful high streets, skateparks, & playgrounds.

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Mousehole, a charming village on Cornwall's southern tip, retains its chocolate box charm despite crowds. The small sandy bay is home to weathered fishing boats & art galleries.

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Scotland's east coast gem, offers award-winning beaches, golf, food, shopping, history, and breweries.

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A small town with seaside fun, boat tours, and a great pub (Olde Ship Inn). Local company wins award for seal and puffin watching tours. Must-visit for nature lovers and families.

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THE FINEST FAMILY BEACH IN BRITAIN

When the sun finally shines, there's nowhere better than the British seaside for some good old-fashioned fun.

The Sun picked our favourite UK seaside towns, featuring everything from dolphin-spotting beaches to celeb-favourite fish and chip shops.

Longsands Beach stands out as the UK's best family beach, offering a mile-long stretch of golden sand, perfect for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.

Tynemouth, North Tyneside

A hidden gem with a mix of seaside towns' charm, offers handmade goods & food shacks, live sports/films, colourful high streets, skateparks, & playgrounds.

Folkestone, Kent

Mousehole, a charming village on Cornwall's southern tip, retains its chocolate box charm despite crowds. The small sandy bay is home to weathered fishing boats & art galleries.

Mousehole, Cornwall

Scotland's east coast gem, offers award-winning beaches, golf, food, shopping, history, and breweries.

St Andrews, Scotland

A small town with seaside fun, boat tours, and a great pub (Olde Ship Inn). Local company wins award for seal and puffin watching tours. Must-visit for nature lovers and families.

Seahouses, Northumberland