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5 beaches you wouldn't believe are in England

Do not adjust your screen, these beaches really are all in England...

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Porthcurno

Cornwall

View over Porthcurno from the Minack Theatre, Cornwall, England

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

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2

Lulworth Cove

Dorset

Lulworth Cove. A view from the cliffs of the horseshoe cove.

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

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3

Tresco

Isles of Scilly

Clear blue waters and white sand of Tresco Beach

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

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4

Valley of the Rocks

Devon

Person standing on cliff at the Valley of Rocks, Exmoor

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.

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5

St Ives

Cornwall

Beach in St. Ives, Cornwall, England.

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.

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20 Apr 2021(last updated)

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    Cornwall

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    Dorset

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    Isles of Scilly

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    Devon

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    Cornwall

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