5 beaches you wouldn't believe are in England

The sight of crystal blue waters crashing against ancient cliffs will make you feel like you’ve entered your own personal paradise.

This sheltered, white pebble beach shaped like a horseshoe is a picture-perfect place for summer rambles and rock pooling.

With its far-stretching white sands and sparkling blue sea, this subtropical gem makes a surprising exotic getaway off the coast of Cornwall.

A visit to this picturesque valley will make you feel a world away from home as you drink in the jaw-dropping views and watch the sunset.

With its golden beaches, warming sunshine and mild climate; this tropical oasis is a great place to escape the rat race without hopping on a plane.