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A tiny village of just 400 people on the Northumberland coast has been ranked Britain’s favourite seaside resort for the second year in a row.
Bamburgh came first out of 87 destinations in a survey of more than 4,300 people carried out by Which?.
It was rated five stars for its beaches, seafront, peacefulness and value for money, with a satisfaction score of 87%.
The village also boasts a seafront castle and varied flora and fauna of the nearby Farne Islands.
Llandudno in north Wales was ranked second
Voted second was Llandudno in north Wales with 86% followed by St Andrews in Scotland with 85%.
The worst rated resorts were Skegness in Lincolnshire, Bognor Regis in West Sussex, Southend in Essex, Great Yarmouth in Norfolk and Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset.
The UK coastline has seen a surge in popularity during the pandemic as travel restrictions forced people to opt for staycations instead of holidays abroad.
St Andrews came in third
Rory Boland, editor of magazine 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.”
Britain’s top five seaside resorts:
1. Bamburgh, Northumberland 87%
2. Llandudno, Conwy 86%
3. St Andrews, Fife 84%
4. Dartmouth, Devon 83%
5. Tenby, Pembrokeshire 83%
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