Britain’s seaside towns and villages have been ranked revealing which locations are the toast of the coast.
The Which? annual survey, asked more than 4,300 visitors to rate coastal resorts they have visited.
Each of the almost 100 destinations were judged based on a range of factors including quality of beaches, seafront, tourist attractions, food and drink, scenery, peace and quiet and value for money.
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East and West Sussex best seaside destinations
Six Sussex locations appear in the Which? list. In East Sussex was Rye, Eastbourne, Brighton and Hastings while over in West Sussex, Little Hampton and Bognor Regis were rated.
Despite a lack of beaches and seafront, Rye scored an impressive 76% overall receiving 4/5 for food and drink, scenery and shopping.
Also faring well, Eastbourne totted up a total 72% overall receiving 4/5 in six categories - seafront/pier, tourist attractions, scenery, shopping, peace and quiet and value for money.
Both Brighton and Hastings were awarded an overall score of 67%. Brighton receiving 5/5 for shopping but only 1/5 for peace and quiet while Hastings scored an average 3/5 in all categories.
Littlehampton and Bognor Regis came further down the table scoring an overall 59% and 49% respectively. Bognor came second from bottom receiving no score for anything except scenery which received a mark of 2/5.
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The results shine a spotlight on the sheer quality of Britain’s coastline: 51 destinations scored an impressive 70 percent overall or higher.
Ranked number one in 2019 and 2021, Bamburgh proved unbeatable once again thanks to its five-star beach.
This glorious stretch of golden sand runs for three miles, backed by a vast, tussock dune system and dominated by the epic Bamburgh castle.
Further down the table, Skegness, Bognor Regis, Southend-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth and Burnham-on-Sea made up the bottom five, with destination scores no better than 51 percent.
Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: “The British seaside hasn’t boomed like this since the 1960s. Holidaymakers had such a fantastic time in their caravans, tents and beach lodges over the past two years that a coastal break on home shores is on the cards for many, even with restrictions on overseas travel lifted.
“Prices for a UK stay have increased, but there’s no need to pay over the odds. For a holiday on a budget it’s best to aim for an off-season trip. Head to one of the many well priced resorts with your bucket and spade, an empty stomach for the candyfloss and a pile of 2p coins and go make your fortune on the slots.”
To see the full list and find out how your favourite coastal towns fared, visit the Which? website.
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