Here is our guide to the UK\u2019s best family friendly beaches, including facilities and how to get there.<\/p>\n
UK\u2019s best family friendly beaches<\/h2>\n1. Porthminster, Cornwall<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Enjoy the golden sands of Porthmminster Beach in St Ives\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nThis crescent beach enjoys\u00a0one of the UK\u2019s mildest climates. Hire everything from buckets and spades to windbreaks, and enjoy award-winning seafood in the caf\u00e9. Then take in the views of Godrevy Lighthouse<\/a> while the kids bury you in golden grains. St Ives train station is a three-minute walk away. visitcornwall.com<\/a><\/p>\n More related content:<\/p>\n
- Beachcombing guide: things to find along the seashore and best beaches in the UK<\/a><\/li>\n
- Guide to Britain\u2019s lighthouses: history and the best lighthouses to visit<\/a><\/li>\n
- Guide to rockpooling: how to get started, where to go, and essential equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>2. Joss Bay, Kent<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Kids of all ages will love learning to surf at Joss Bay in Kent\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nThe 200m-long sands\u00a0of Joss Bay \u2013 named after a 19th-century smuggler \u2013 are sheltered by chalk cliffs. There\u2019s plenty of parking, plus a caf\u00e9 and deckchair hire. Little ones will no doubt make a beeline\u00a0for the bouncy castle in the\u00a0kids\u2019 corner, while teenagers can learn to surf with Kent\u2019s longest-running surf school. visitkent.co.uk\/joss-bay<\/a><\/p>\n3. West Wittering,\u00a0West Sussex<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Easily accessed from London, the beautiful West Wittering beach makes a perfect day trip\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nBordered by wildlife-rich saltmarsh, The Witterings\u2019 best beach has white sand and top-notch water quality. The watersports school offers kids\u2019 lessons on the low-tide lagoon, plus a full range of kit hire, from paddleboards to surfboards. westwitteringestate.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n4. Ballycastle,\u00a0County Antrim<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Ballycastle\u2019s beach is almost a mile long\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nA stunning spot en route to the Giant\u2019s Causeway, Ballycastle\u2019s sand and shingle stretch is almost a mile long. Dogs are welcome, so bring the whole family for ball games and beach fun with views (and boat trips) out to Rathlin Island. discovernorthernireland.com\/Ballycastle-Beach<\/a><\/p>\n5. Benllech, Anglesey<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The view at Benllech Bay on the Isle of Anglesey\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nThis golden bay is a family favourite. The clear waters are considered\u00a0\u2018exceptionally safe\u2019, the ice creams are excellent\u00a0 and pushchairs can be rolled down the ramp to the beach where there are rockpools to be explored. At low tide, the sand reaches out for miles \u2013 the best time for kite flying. visitanglesey.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n6. Frinton-on-Sea, Essex<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Stroll along the promenade at Frinton-on-Sea\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nFrinton\u2019s sand is spotless, firm and plentiful, perfect for building sandcastles. The gently shelved beach is ideal for safe paddling, and the promenade is lined\u00a0with colourful beach huts. This Sunshine Coast gem has toilets and free parking but no outlets, so bring a picnic or stroll into town for supplies. thebeachguide.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n7. North Berwick,\u00a0East Lothian<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> North Berwick is only 30 minutes from Edinburgh\/Credit: Visit Scotland<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nFamous for its puffins<\/a>, North Berwick<\/a> is a must for young explorers, and it\u2019s only 30 minutes from Edinburgh by train. Go paddling in the tide-filled pool on sandy Milsey Bay, then stroll to the Scottish Seabird Centre and see wildlife up close with a boat ride to Bass Rock. north-berwick.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\nDiscover more of Britain\u2019s beautiful beaches<\/a><\/h3><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>This crescent beach enjoys\u00a0one of the UK\u2019s mildest climates. Hire everything from buckets and spades to windbreaks, and enjoy award-winning seafood in the caf\u00e9. Then take in the views of Godrevy Lighthouse<\/a> while the kids bury you in golden grains. St Ives train station is a three-minute walk away. visitcornwall.com<\/a><\/p>\n More related content:<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> The 200m-long sands\u00a0of Joss Bay \u2013 named after a 19th-century smuggler \u2013 are sheltered by chalk cliffs. There\u2019s plenty of parking, plus a caf\u00e9 and deckchair hire. Little ones will no doubt make a beeline\u00a0for the bouncy castle in the\u00a0kids\u2019 corner, while teenagers can learn to surf with Kent\u2019s longest-running surf school. visitkent.co.uk\/joss-bay<\/a><\/p>\n Bordered by wildlife-rich saltmarsh, The Witterings\u2019 best beach has white sand and top-notch water quality. The watersports school offers kids\u2019 lessons on the low-tide lagoon, plus a full range of kit hire, from paddleboards to surfboards. westwitteringestate.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n A stunning spot en route to the Giant\u2019s Causeway, Ballycastle\u2019s sand and shingle stretch is almost a mile long. Dogs are welcome, so bring the whole family for ball games and beach fun with views (and boat trips) out to Rathlin Island. discovernorthernireland.com\/Ballycastle-Beach<\/a><\/p>\n This golden bay is a family favourite. The clear waters are considered\u00a0\u2018exceptionally safe\u2019, the ice creams are excellent\u00a0 and pushchairs can be rolled down the ramp to the beach where there are rockpools to be explored. At low tide, the sand reaches out for miles \u2013 the best time for kite flying. visitanglesey.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Frinton\u2019s sand is spotless, firm and plentiful, perfect for building sandcastles. The gently shelved beach is ideal for safe paddling, and the promenade is lined\u00a0with colourful beach huts. This Sunshine Coast gem has toilets and free parking but no outlets, so bring a picnic or stroll into town for supplies. thebeachguide.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Famous for its puffins<\/a>, North Berwick<\/a> is a must for young explorers, and it\u2019s only 30 minutes from Edinburgh by train. Go paddling in the tide-filled pool on sandy Milsey Bay, then stroll to the Scottish Seabird Centre and see wildlife up close with a boat ride to Bass Rock. north-berwick.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n By Lucy Grewcock Published: Wednesday, 25 May 2022 at 12:00 am There\u2019s nothing that says summer in the UK like a trip to the seaside, and with so many child-friendly activities, it\u2019s a perfect place for the whole family to take a break. Taking into account safe paddling, rockpooling, caf\u00e9s, ice-cream parlours and great picnic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":16766,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"4"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/05\/britains-best-family-friendly-beaches-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Lucy Grewcock Published: Wednesday, 25 May 2022 at 12:00 am There\u2019s nothing that says summer in the UK like a trip to the seaside, and with so many child-friendly activities, it\u2019s a perfect place for the whole family to take a break. Taking into account safe paddling, rockpooling, caf\u00e9s, ice-cream parlours and great picnic…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/16765"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>2. Joss Bay, Kent<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>3. West Wittering,\u00a0West Sussex<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>4. Ballycastle,\u00a0County Antrim<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>5. Benllech, Anglesey<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>6. Frinton-on-Sea, Essex<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>7. North Berwick,\u00a0East Lothian<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Discover more of Britain\u2019s beautiful beaches<\/a><\/h3><\/body><\/html>\n
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