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Fleetwood
Marine Beach
Buckets and spades in hand, collect the sea shells as you paddle in warm pools of water left by the tide on this ideal award winning beach for families with young children in Fleetwood. There are plenty of amusements and amenities and children’s play areas. The Marine Hall development close by provides a focus for entertainments and events. When you had enough of sand and sea take a walk along the promenade, try your hand a flying a kite, sit and enjoy traditional fish and chips, take the tram ride to Blackpool or simply enjoy the stunning views across Morecambe Bay. |
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Seahouses
Get away from it all with the kids on a visit this fantastic interesting coastline with sand, rocks, sand dunes and fabulous views towards Farne Islands. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty full of discoveries for the adventurous family. See the island wildlife on a boat trip, the historic castles, water sports or trek the coastal path to view the stunning natural beauty of the Seahouses area. |
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Scarborough - North Bay
Just the place to for family days out with the kids, spend hours of fun on the flat golden sands and interesting rock pools at one of Britain’s most famous seaside resorts on the east coast in North Yorkshire. All the amenities you could want for a traditional family day out in Scarborough are close by and there is plenty of parking. If conditions are right the beach is excellent for riding the waves and surfing and there is a RNLI Lifeguard service throughout the summer season. |
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Sunderland
Roker and Seaburn
The perfect place for family days out at the beach, the wide stretch of golden sand at Seaburn with its green, traffic-free promenade is ideal. Popular throughout the year as both a place of play and a place of relaxation. A great flat beach for ball games, flying a kite and building sand castles; discover wildlife in rock pools and spot basking seals in the water close to the shore. There are toilets, a daily lifeguard during the summer holidays and nearby cafes, amusements and all the amenities you may want. Closest to the city, Roker beach is an ideal place for water sports, with the Marine Activities Centre and other facilities close by. At the north end of the beach, the swathe of sand gives way to interesting geological structures, with rugged cliffs and 'cannonball' limestone rock formations. |
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Withernsea Beach
Hornsea Beach
North Beach
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Beach & Discovery Centre |
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South Bay, Scarborough
Spend hours of fun on the flat golden sands at one of Britain’s most famous seaside resorts. All the amenities you could want for a traditional family day out are close by. If conditions are right the beach is excellent for riding the waves and surfing and there is a Lifeguard service throughout the summer.
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Cayton Bay
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Seaton Carew
Miles of broad golden sands and safe sheltered bathing for a great family day out. A good flat beach for ball games, flying a kite and building sand castles; discover wildlife in rock pools and spot basking seals in the water close to the shore. There are toilets, a daily Lifeguard during the summer holidays and the nearby promenade has cafes, amusements and all the amenities you may want for a perfect day on the beach.
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Seaton Carew
Miles of broad golden sands and safe sheltered bathing for a great family day out. A good flat beach for ball games, flying a kite and building sand castles; discover wildlife in rock pools and spot basking seals in the water close to the shore. There are toilets, a daily Lifeguard during the summer holidays and the nearby promenade has cafes, amusements and all the amenities you may want for a perfect day on the beach.
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Skegness
Days out with the kids at the bustling seaside town of Skegness with its golden sands and multitude of attractions, offers everything a family could need for an action-packed visit to the seaside. The thriving resort and beach area are exceptionally clean and well maintained and offer excellent access for prams and wheelchairs. Good parking is available and within close walking distance of the many amenities of Skegness town. Horse and cart rides around the town can be picked up alongside the beach and the Embassy Centre located on the resort front offers live entertainment throughout the year. More traditional seaside attractions such as donkey rides, crazy golf and fairground rides are in abundance and with an outdoor swimming pool for hot summer days and a practical indoor play area, Skegness has something for the family, whatever the weather.
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Bottons Pleasure Beach
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Sutton on Sea
A quiet relaxed beach for a more tranquil seaside day out, hire one of the brightly coloured beach huts lining the promenade for a traditional carefree day on the award winning beach. Village events throughout the summer provide a family atmosphere where the hustle and bustle of life can be put aside.
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Polzeath Beach
Inside the famous Camel Estuary, Polzeath, a sand and shingle beach, is renowned as a surfing beach and there are lifeguards patrolling the beach during the daytime in the summer season. Visitors might see dolphins and seals swimming close by.
Beach Road, Polzeath, Cornwall, PL27 6SP |
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Westward Ho! Beach, Devon
An ideal blue-flag beach for a fun day out in Devon, good for family bathing and patrolled by lifeguards. There are over two miles of long golden sands backed by a pebble ridge linking to Northam Burrows Country Park. The beach is great also for water sports. At low tide there are rock pools which children will enjoy discovering. Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon, EX39
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Durley Chine Beach
This award-winning blue-flag golden sandy beach is perfect for families, with safe bathing waters and facilities for children such as a bouncy castle and entertainers. Kidzone children’s safety wristbands are available from the beach office. The beach is located close to Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Lower Gardens and the town centre.
near Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2
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| Gloucestershire |
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Cotswold Country Park and Beach
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| Hampshire |
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Lepe Country Park
South Parade Pier
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Sandown Beach, Isle of Wight
Famous for long sandy stretches and safe bathing, and very popular with families for a great day out, there are lifeguards who patrol during the summer. Look out for the deckchairs, beach huts, water sports and a pier. The seafront is close to the town centre.
Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8AT
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Dunroamin Beach
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WESTBROOK BAY
Take the kids to this lovely Blue Flag awarded sandy beach, with a great promenade to stroll on. There is a designated water sports area, lifeguards, a first aid station, chalets and deckchairs for hire. Everything for a perfect summer day out at the seaside! Royal Esplanade, Margate, CT9 5DL www.visitthanet.co.uk
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Viking Coastal Trail
Coastal Park
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Weston-Super-Mare Beach & Seafront
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WEST WITTERING BEACH
Pack the buckets and spades and take the kids to this lovely Blue Flag Beach at West Wittering. There is an extensive area of mown grass which is perfect for picnics, barbeques and games, while swimming and paddling are popular in the sandy tidal pools. West Wittering Village, PO20 8AJ
www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk
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COASTGUARDS BEACH
For a great day on the beach, visit Littlehampton's Coastguards which has been awarded a Blue Flag. The large shingle beach gives way to sand at low tide, perfect for sandcastles! The coastguard tower overlooks the beach with its up-to-date first aid and lost children unit nearby. There is also a funfair and theme park in the vicinity. Beach Crescent, Littlehampton, BN17 5LQ www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
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Bracklesham Bay Beach
Camber Sands, SussexBeachy Head
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Clacton Pier
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Brancaster Staithe
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Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre & Beach
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Cefn Sidan (Pembrey Country Park)
Eight miles of golden sand for swimming, sandcastles and kite flying. Winner of a Blue Flag in 2011, Cefn Sidan falls within Pembrey Country Park, one of the great family days out in Carmarthenshire. In addition to the beach, the country park includes a dry ski slope, adventure play area, crazy golf, pitch & putt, miniature train rides, nature trails and Go Ape centre.
www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Pembrey Country Park, Burry Port, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA16 0EJ, 01554 833913 |
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Llandudno North Shore
Take the kids to Llandudno North Shore in North Wales to experience a traditional day out at a seaside resort. Build sandcastles, ride a donkey, watch a Punch and Judy show, choose an ice cream and enjoy the entertainment and attractions close to this sheltered, Blue Flag winning beach. There is a long Victorian pier and wide promenade.
www.blueflag.org
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Trearddur Bay
One of Anglesey’s six Blue Flag beaches in 2011 and popular with families and watersports enthusiasts, Trearddur Bay near Holyhead has a protected bathing area marked by buoys, rockpools and lots of sand. For more rockpools, try the sandy cove of Porth Dafarch (a short distance along the coast road towards Holyhead) where there are plenty of crabs and little fish to be found.
www.blueflag.org
Trearddur Bay, off B4545 to Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey LL65 |
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Whitesands
For lovely days out by the sea in Pembrokeshire, head for Whitesands near St Davids. This beach won a Blue Flag in 2011 and has something for everyone. Relax on the wide expanse of white sand, paddle, surf or climb to the top of Carn Llidi, the craggy hill that overlooks the beach. There is a shuttle bus from the edge of St Davids in summer.
www.visitpembrokeshire.com
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Port Eynon Bay
The Gower Peninsula has award-winning beaches to suit everyone, from sandcastle-builders to surfers. Port Eynon, winner of a Blue Flag in 2011, is one of the popular choices for families. The sand is golden and there are rockpools at low tide. Pack a picnic and remember buckets, spades and nets: the kids will be entertained for hours.
www.visitswanseabay.com
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Caldey Island
Manorbier Castle
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Rhossili Bay
Mumbles Pier
Gower
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Crawfordsburn, County Down, Northern Ireland
Billow Ness, Fife
Lunderston Bay, Renfrewshire
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VALE OF GLAMORGAN
Whitmore Bay
Find all the fun of the seaside at Whitmore Bay on Barry Island: soft golden sand, a wide promenade, ice cream, fish and chips, amusement arcades and funfairs. Winner of a Blue Flag in 2011, this south-facing beach is ideal for kids.
www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF62
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Isle of Iona, Argyll, Scotland
Southerndown Beach (Dunraven Bay), Vale of Glamorgan
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