Where is there blue water in the UK?

Discover some of our top picks below, plus a full list of England's Blue Flag beaches broken down by region.
  • Trevone Bay, Cornwall. ...
  • Whitley Bay Beach, North Tyneside. ...
  • Sea Palling Beach, Norfolk. ...
  • Trecco Bay, Wales. ...
  • Scarborough North Bay, Yorkshire. ...
  • Westward Ho!, Devon. ...
  • Central Beach, Skegness.




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Treyarnon Bay, Cornwall Though not a Blue Flag beach (perhaps due to its limited facilities), Treyarnon Bay near Padstow was ranked as the cleanest beach in England earlier this summer.

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The Best Wild Swimming Spots on England's Coast. England's Coast is a haven for swimmers, dotted with epic beaches, secret coves and coastal spots where you can dip with dolphins, swim around islands and even go for a paddle in the bay where Queen Victoria liked to swim and sketch.

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St Mary's bay in Kent often tops the list of the most polluted beach in England. At the start of 2023, there were concerns the beach may have to shut for the whole year, due to high levels of faecal matter. Communities around polluted beaches are coming together to call for action on sewage pollution.

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Overnight camping No overnight sleeping or camping is allowed on the beach, seafront, cliffs or car parks. Camping in any unauthorised space is dangerous. Be prepared to be disturbed as a 24-hour beach patrol will be repeatedly visiting to gather evidence for prosecution and you could face a £1000 fine.

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