The best beach in the UK is 'magical' with great food options - top 20 list

Whitley beach

Whitley beach was in the top 3 beaches

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 23/08/2023

- 07:00

Beaches across the country featured in the top 20 beach list

August may be coming to an end but the warm weather seems set to continue into the coming weeks.

Those hoping to visit a beach may not need to go far to find one of the best beaches in the country.


Car rental company SIXT used Tripadvisor data to rank the top beaches in the UK.

Factors such as the number of cafes, car parks, water quality and visitor ratings were taken into consideration.

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Mablethorpe Town Beach was voted number one

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Mablethorpe Town Beach was voted in the number one spot.

The coastal destination has garnered more than 700 Tripadvisor reviews with an impressive 4.5 star rating.

Posting on the holiday review site, one visitor wrote: "A proper sandy beach with loads of sea shells to collect."

They praised the variety of places to eat and various entertainment options.

Another reviewer stated: "It's a lovely beach all round... It's a lovely open space, clean, and tidy."

One more called the location a "great beach" and described it as "magical".

They also showed their appreciation for the various food outlets available for a quick bite.

Cromer Beach and Whitley Bay followed as the second and third best beaches to visit.

Shanklin Beach, Filey Beach, Skegness Beach, Perranporth Beach and Exmouth Beach also made it into the top 10 list.

Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach was the second best

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Top 20 beaches in the UK - full list

Mablethorpe Town Beach

Cromer Beach

Whitley Bay

Shanklin Beach

Filey Beach

Skegness Beach

Perranporth Beach (Perran Sands)

Exmouth Beach

Seaford Bay

Brighton Central Beach

Porthmeor Beach

Dovercourt Bay

Gyllyngvase Beach

Southwold Pier Beach

Bexhill Beach

Camber Sands

Porthtowan Beach

Avon Beach

Branksome Chine Beach

West Runton Beach

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