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Feel the sand beneath your feet with these ideas for beach holidays and breaks by the coast. Uncover some of England’s best-kept coastal secrets – visit secluded coves, heritage-listed coastlines and award-winning seaside resorts.

While away the hours on the deserted beaches of Cornwall , Dorset and Devon or slip on your dancing shoes in Blackpool and Brighton . Soak up the quirky charm of Scarborough and Whitby , or for a bit of everything, visit the family-friendly destinations of Bournemouth and Isle of Wight .


Coast to coast

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Cornwall

Head to Truro for the City of Lights Festival and sample the creme of Cornish seafood in Padstow.

Royal Pavilion, Brighton; Source: VB Images;

Brighton

Sea air and sticks of rock wrapped in a liberal, funky and welcoming vibe.

Whitby Harbour, North Yorkshire; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Whitby

A North Yorkshire haven of rugged coastline, sandy beaches and Gothic charm.

Southern skies and northern lights

Canoeing the coves in Devon; VisitEngland/English Riviera;

Devon

Surf the world class waves of Croyde Bay and dive the HMS Scylla wreck.

Blackpool Tower and Pier at sunset; VisitBritain images;

Blackpool

Test your nerve at the Pleasure Beach and immerse yourself in the surreal Illuminations.

Weymouth; Source: Visit Weymouth;

Dorset

Go fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast and explore the mysterious ruins of Corfe Castle.

Classic seaside escapes

Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Isle of Wight

Explore 500 miles of footpaths, dinosaur footprints and Queen Victoria's summer house.

Beach Yoga; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Bournemouth & Poole

Combine the best in beach life with beautiful parks, gardens and legendary nightlife.

Scarborough Bay; VB Images;

Scarborough

Make some new friends at the Sealife and Marine Sanctuary and visit Europe's largest open-air theatre.

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