Hi Everyone!…read more Sidmouth beach well were to I start? the beach is pebbled though when the tide goes out there's lots of sand! For Tide Times: http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/sidmouthherald/flatfiles/tides/tides.aspx There are no longer lifegaurds on the beach, but the sea never has large waves in the summer, so not for surfers I'm afraid. The lifeboat is always there ready for any emergencies. There are some great rock pools when the tide goes out, head towards Jacobs Ladder. the beach doesn't have an EU Blue Flag (2009) because of the Napile which meant that this year some oil spills were found on the beach. this is no longer a problem, I see the beach every weekend and I haven't found a oil spill so don't worry. Top tips 1 - don't swim between the two rocky sea defences in the sea, people get in to trouble (however good you are at swimming) 2- good at low tide and take a bet for rock pooling, you'll be amazed what you can find! 3 - generally head away from the town for more sand! 4 - take some sun tan lotion, a BBQ and some drinks for the ultimate day at the beach

A rocky affair on the south coast in sleepy Sidmouth. It's famous for the boxing day swim - an…read moreannual event held to raise money for the RNLI. Every year, hundreds of people dressed in various costumes dive into the freezing waters of the English channel, and paddle around a bit. It's quite hilarious to watch. I won't be participating myself however, since I can't swim...

Whitmore Bay is what most people think of when they talk about Barry Island, and has all the…read moreameneties you'd expect for a suburban resort: amusement arcades and fish'n'chips abound. Just behind is a small fairground, which I recall visiting when I was a small child - I used then to think it was quite impressive! The bay has also now been made famous by featuring extensively in the TV series 'Gavin and Stacey'. Up until the 1960s, however, it used to be packed during Bank Holidays with people coming on day trips from the mining communities in the valleys: newsreel footage shows every inch of sand covered with families! It's rather quieter than that, now, but still popular for day trips.

The larger of the two beaches on the island, this is very popular with holiday makers and local…read morewalkers. It's a surprisingly huge beach with soft golden sand and long headlands on either side. Ideal for families throughout the season for swimming and sunbathing. There is usually a coastguard presence. There are horse and carriage rides along the beach in summer, and many tourist and beach shops, cafes and fast food outlets around the promenade. The famous Pleasure Park lies behind the beach. The island railway station is fairly close (by foot) and you can journey to Cardiff from here.

As a Cardiffian I feel lucky to live only a stones throw away from so many stunning beaches…read more With the second largest tidal difference in the world, you have to get your timing right. Visit the beach at the wrong time and there will hardly be any beach, get your timing wrong and you may get cut off and have to bide your time till the tide goes out again. Get it right and you will see the splendid Jurassic coastline, fossils and if you're lucky may even find the dinosaur footprints or see the sand spit. If you fancy a coastal walk on the cliffs above you'll find some WW2 gunning posts and you can drop back down to the beach at various points. The beach itself is mostly stone slab, with pebbles and a little sand. Great for driftwood, beach combing and fossil hunting, dog walking and bbq's. Sadly if the Severn Barrage ever gets built this brilliant beach will disappear.

This is a pleasant beach near Cardiff made up of a combination of rock and sand, backed by layered…read moreJurassic cliffs and looking out over the Bristol Channel. To find it, head from Barry towards Lavernock and then follow the signs for the beach. Lots of people park their cars at the Captain's Wife pub car park to visit this beach - but it's only fair that you then stop in for a drink or a bite to eat to justify using their car park! If the tide's in, it's a really tiny strip of a beach - but when the tide's out there's more space to stroll and look for fossils (but make sure you don't get cut off if the tide's on its way back in!). Some people have sailed to Sully Island from here, but the Channel can get really rough with strong currents and some have had to be rescued. Not a crossing for a beginner.

I did not know quite what to expect when I arrived here, as this was my first time holidaying at a…read moreholiday park. I was however pleasantly surprised at this inexpensive alternative to going abroad. We holidayed somewhat off-season so the weather was not great, but the place was fun and lively, with some good children's shows and a small but well-designed play area. It also has a nice pool with slide and jacuzzi. The caravan itself was spotless on arrival, and the whole site was clean and tidy and well maintained throughout. The shop had practically everything and the staff were all very friendly. I did not get the chance to sample the wares in the restaurant, as we decided to cook for ourselves in the caravan, but the chip-shop served up some tasty chips. Locally, the site is a stone's throw away from the beach at Burnham, and is very close to Glastonbury, and the fascinating Wookey Hole caves. It can be easily accessed from the M5 motorway and has a large superstore nearby. I would highly recommend this holiday park and would consider a return visit.

I stayed here with my family a couple of years ago when we signed up to the Sun £9.50 holiday deal…read more None of us had ever stayed at a Haven park before and we were pleasantly surprised. The caravans are set quite close together but it was very quiet - we were never disturbed at night. The supermarket onsite was small but well stocked, although we found it cheaper to buy food at a local supermarket and take it with us. There was some entertainment available and the soft play & pool were both brilliant for entertaining the kids. We could have visited the local attractions but we didn't feel the need to leave the park when everything we needed was there! The beach was rocky, so no good for sandcastles, but it's a very pleasant walk, with lots of rock pools.

This is a great place for walkers and families about seven miles south of Carmarthen. The beach is…read morelarge with lovely soft sand and there are nice views across the estuary and River Towy to the village of Ferryside. Swimming is prohibited however because of the tides and mud flats. There is an official car park and also another gravelly and grassy area where one can park for no charge. Besides the main car park are toilets and a shop and cafe. Overlooking the beach is the huge ruin of Llansteffan Castle, also well worth a visit.

A huge WOW for Saunton Sands. An unspoilt, endless run of beach for surfers, paddlers, dogs &…read moregrokels like me! Truly beautiful - wild, great light & so peaceful. Perfect.

Beautiful calm and quiet beach which few tourists visit but known by all the locals. Accessed via…read moreBraunton Burrows you come over the top of the sand dunes to a mass expanse of beach. Dogs allowed all year round and perfect to sunbathe in peace. I miss North Devon!

peaceful and quiet. Big beach, no toilets or amenities but there is the concorde hotel or the new…read morecastle for food, plus a Chinese come fish and chip shop. free parking and a lovely place to chill. Lots of dogs so don't go if they bother you. Oh and you do get to paddle if you are there at the right time :).

Oh, yes please! This is the epitome of a barren beach, lots of beach and rarely any sea. Just as in…read moreWeston-Super-Mare where the you can see the sea but hardly ever get to get into it! I don't mind that though. It's a wonderful place to be and on a sunny day, we trundle down and stay all day. There is one cafe there as well, so you can have the sea-side experience a bit, but it's nothing like Weston-Super-Mare. I really like Weston though, but this is the place to come to enjoy a spot of wild beach and not many people know it, really. There is a free car park as well. and you can take an open top bus to Weston along the old and beautiful toll road. It's fabulous!