insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 107

GETAWAYS

The UK's Best Beaches
No matter where you are in the UK, you are never far from a beach, relatively speaking. It may be a
drive or train ride away, but, either properly planned or as spontaneous as it gets, a day at the seaside
is a treat that can’t be rivalled. Kids and adults love it equally, and whether it’s your first foray onto the
UK’s golden stretches of sand or wild pebbles or you’ve been doing it your entire life, that tang of sea
air never loses its appeal.
As lovely as a foreign holiday might be, and as stunning as the beaches undoubtedly are in the
Mediterranean or the Caribbean, it’s just not the same as the good old UK. Where are the piers? The
funfairs? The sticks of rock? You can find them here. BY LISAMARIE LAMB

Blackpool Beach

Botany Bay

Porthcurno Beach

Brighton Beach and Pier

Blackpool Sands // Devon

Studland Beach // Dorset

Brighton Beach // West Sussex

This award-winning beach is privately managed,
making it perfect for families to enjoy. There are
sand pits and rafts to play with, and it is
surrounded by stunning pine trees.

At Studland, there are four miles of sand to enjoy,
as well as plenty of coastal paths (including the
630-mile-long South West Coastal Path), so you
can take in the views from either the beach or
the healthland nearby.

If you prefer your beaches big and bold, Brighton
would suit you down to the sand – or rather,
pebbles. There is plenty to do here, and many
places to enjoy the view whilst having a delicious
lunch.

If a trip to the beach means surfing to you, then
this is the place to go. Not only is Croyde
gorgeous, but it is regularly named as Devon’s
top spot for catching the waves. Not into surfing?
It’s great for sunbathing, swimming, and playing
too.

Botany