Discover the UK's Top Beaches: From Hidden Gems to Glowing Waters!

THE summer holidays are still in full flow and there’s still plenty of time to head down to the beach.

If you’re stuck on which ones to visit, has just announced the best ones in the UK, making it much easier to decide where you head next.

The top picks were announced on its The Paradise Guide and were chosen from data like the average air and sea temperature to sun lounger availability and reviews.

At number one spot is along the coast.

The beach is always highly regarded and has even been dubbed “The jewel in the crown of the English Coastline” by some.

Skyscanner said it was “ideal for families, and watersports” thanks to its long and gently sloping sands.

It holds Blue Flag status and has done since the awards began in 1987.

The beach also has an average peak-season temperature of 20.8C and a Tripadvisor rating of 4.6.

For a bit of , head to Panorama Road which is also called ‘ Row’.

It’s home to celebrities like Harry and Sandra Redknapp, and Geoffrey Boycott.

Other famous Sandbanks residents include Celia Sawyer, J.R.R Tolkien, and .

In second place is Kent’s .

Skyscanner described it as one of the ‘s “most distinctive beaches” thanks to its “striking” white chalk cliffs.

Botany Bay sits between trendy seaside towns and .

Even better for anyone keen to visit compared to other spots in the country.

On average, Botany Bay gets 58 days of rainfall each year – to put that in perspective, the UK gets an average 164 days of rain a year.

It’s also one of the warmest beaches in thanks to where it sits on the Channel with average temperatures of 9.5C.

Not only that but it even saw bright blue bioluminescent waters back in 2023.

In third place was St Andrew West Sands in .

Found in , the beach is a 15-minute walk away from the town centre with “rolling dunes”.

Skyscanner said: “Made famous by the opening scene of , it’s a favourite for long walks, beach games and taking in sea views.

“At low tide, the expansive shoreline offers plenty of space to explore, while the nearby West Sands boardwalk provides an easy way to enjoy the surrounding dunes and coastline.”

While the beach is a little chillier at 15.8C, it has an average rating of 4.7.

Skyscanner has introduced its new ‘beach match’ tool so travellers can find the ‘beach destinations that match’ their travel style.

Just pick the month you’re planning to travel and then choose from four categories.

These are ‘quiet and relaxed’, ‘lively and social’, ‘family friendly’ and ‘adventurous’.

Then choose amenities, the airport you’re flying into, how far you plan on travelling from there and a budget before finding your beach ‘match’.