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.

Spectacular beach in built up Bournemouth. Amazingly, it's empty in November. But it still has soft…read moresand, easy access, lots of facilities, even some surf, so where is everyone? Oh yes, it's blowing a gail and been tipping with rain, maybe that's it. Still, highly recommended for all.

Soft golden sand, lifeguarded, blue flag beach. Overlooks Isle of Wight and Old Harry Rocks on the…read morePurbecks. Ideal for kids, but also popular with surfers, fishermen, canoists, beach volleyballers, sunbathers, you name it. The Pier has a shop selling buckets and spades, inflatables, newspapers etc, and also a cafe with outside tables. There's a pub (The Neptune), and the new and abfab Urban Reef bar and restaurant (with deli for beach picnics). Two lots of public loo nearby, plus hot and cold showers. Deck chairs, windbreaks, parasols and loungers can be hired - as can a wheelchair suitable for use on the sand. Also beach huts are available to rent by the day or week from the Seafront Office.

Gloriously beautiful sprawling beach, award winning clean white sands set in one of the most…read morepicturesque vistas you can find. The steam trains pass by this beach and it's wonderful to lay on the beach and here the train chugging along and tooting and people waving at you. It's in a sheltered bay so that helps cut out wind, there's plenty to see like surfers, kayakers and alike a great beach.

Blackpool is an old romantic place, the hotels are right by the beach, you can just imagine your…read moreself with a lovely person and a glass of wine, the red rays of the sunsetting across the horizon. you can even enjoy the the sunset at the sandy beach.A beach for lovers who want to save money.there is even a casino and swimming pool to enjoy and not forgetting the rides,.i go every year.

This is more than a beach it's an 18-mile shingle bank that defines the Jurassic Coast, which is a…read moreWorld Heritage Site thanks to all the dinosaur fossils. The day we were there the fishermen were pulling in what looked like mackerel by the bucket-load, and the sea was roughly and enthusiastically churning the pebbles along the coast. There's no easy way to get the scale of this feature except by bike (dodging cars along the main road) or driving to various towns along the way. An expert could tell from the pebbles in this photo that we were near Abbotsbury further West the beaches get increasingly child-friendly, and further East the pebbles are the size of potatoes sheltering Weymouth from the storms.

It's just wonderful. You just cannot believe it's there, even when standing on it. All those little…read morepebbles, for kilometres. We liked to stay there the whole day, but unfortunately hadn't the time. There are some nice places close to the street behind Abbotsbury whre you have an extraordinary view to the beach, the Fleet and St. Catherine's.

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.

Very nice sandy beach which is not as busy as Brighton and the other popular beaches (at least at…read morethe time I went which was a warm Saturday afternoon). There is plenty of space to park and the only downfall is the parking fee of £8 (hence the less star) which may be good if one is staying the while day but not for 3 hours or less. I don't see the point though having a man collect your money to slip into the machine which opens the doors, one can do that themselves! After some time on the sand, we went for some ice cream (these guys at the time served a descent amount!) and walked down along the sea for a sunset watch. It is great for family and children or a group of friends. It was fairly easy getting to West Wittering from The London are for whoever will be travelling that far.

Lovely beach! Many people rave about West Beach, Littlehampton.but that can never be compared to…read moreWitterings!! This has fantastic views and such a variety of excellent photographic opportunities. Right on the edge of Chi harbour, you have the chance to nip up to Itchenor and do the harbour cruise, or other activities. Every couple of weeks you can get a birdwatching boat trip for £8.50pnot bad by todays standards of entertainment. Go ontake the kids.it's half term!!

A fabulous beach with some places of interest around if you get bored or burnt…read more The drawback is that it costs £8 to park here!!!! But if that doesn't put you off, then enjoy the lovely pale sands and the water which can feel warm! There's a shop and toilets (can't vouch for the state they'll be in) and a terrific view of Old Harry Rocks.

A lovely area to visit during the summer or the colder months. On one side you have lovely beaches…read more(naturist beach situated near the middle of the stretch between the ferry and Studland)and on the side which faces the inner harbour there are some fantastic walks to be had. This side tends to be quite quiet so you can find plenty of peace. Also a good spot for fishing with Flounder, Bass and Plaice in the area.