The best beaches in the UK for a family day out


by Tiffany Wallis |
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It may be a while until we can all travel abroad again, but fortunately you don’t have to look too far for a beautiful seaside staycation as there’s loads of beaches here in the UK.

With the school holidays just around the corner, what better place to spend a family day out than by the seaside?

A UK beach holiday is the perfect way for the kids to let off some steam and hopefully give parents a chance to relax.

Whether you're looking to build sandcastles, make a splash, play bat and ball or chill with a book while the kids play, the best beaches in the UK encourage us to enjoy our coastline.

Who says you need to get abroad to get your beach fix? Certainly not us!

So whether you fancy being by the beach in Cornwall, Suffolk or Essex, we have rounded up the best beaches in the UK for families.

The best beaches in the UK for families

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For a holiday with endless activities, you need to look no further than Blackpool Sands Beach, set

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This white sandy beach is a haven for all with stunning views across Chichester Harbour and is

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Visit the beautiful and historic village of Sandsend near Whitby for one of the best beaches in

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Just a short walk over the cliffs from Land's End, Sennen is a charming fishing cove with a

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Don’t forget your bucket and spade when you head to one of the best beaches in the UK at

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Only 30 minutes from Edinburgh by train, North Berwick is one of the best beaches in the UK for

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Southwold is one of Suffolk’s best beaches and its traditional seaside atmosphere promises

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Holkham beach on the north Norfolk coast is a British gem and one of the beach beaches in the UK

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