7 Best UK Beaches That (Probably) Won't Be Packed This Weekend

Bring on the sun ๐Ÿ˜Ž

A weekend plus sunshine can only mean one thing: hordes of us heading to the same popular seaside resorts where youโ€™ll spend half your time wrestling seagulls and the other half searching for a spot.

There is however another way to enjoy the sweet sound of the surf and without a stranger kicking sand into your packed lunch.

The UK is home to dozens of lesser-known beaches that offer a tranquil, scenic alternative to funfairs, arcades and donkey rides. While we canโ€™t guarantee youโ€™ll find them deserted this weekend, they wonโ€™t have a patch on the countyโ€™s well-known tourist traps like Brighton.

Here are seven of our favourites:

1. Winterton-On-Sea, Norfolk Coast

Winterton-on-Sea is a mere nine miles from Great Yarmouth, but without the arcades and the crowds. Bliss.

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2. Tynemouth Longsands, North East Coast

Tynemouth Longsands, near Newcastle, has a huge expanse of sand, so even if the bank holiday crowds come out in full force, you should be able to find a spot.

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3. Seacliff Beach, North Berwick

Less than an hourโ€™s drive from the centre of Edinburgh, Seacliff beach is an idyllic spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

4. Llanfaelog - Porth Nobla Beach, Anglesey

Between the small towns of Aberffraw and Rhosneigr, this small rural beach is among the most picturesque Wales has to offer.

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5. Aldeburgh, Suffolk Coast

Itโ€™s not the most hidden beach on the list, but if youโ€™re looking for quaint English coast, rather than big attractions, Aldeburgh is still a winner.

6. Lantic Bay, Corwnall

Getting down to Lantic Bay requires a long walk down a steep path, but itโ€™s well worth the effort. Just look at that sea.

7. Walmer Beach, Kent Coast

Less than 45 minutes from Margate, Walmer Beach is a quieter stretch of scenic beach on the Kent coast for a fuss-free day out.

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