Coastal Towns in England

Aldeburgh in the county of Suffolk
Aldeburgh is a seaside retreat with boundless charm. The history of the resort quite possibly reaches back to Saxon times, certainly during the Middle Ages it was a prosperous port and later it became known as a fishing centre.
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Barrow in Furness in the county of Cumbria
Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed in the county of Northumberland
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Bideford in the county of Devon
For the two hundred years between 1550 and 1750 Bideford held the reputation of being the principal port of north devon and, the...
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Blackpool in the county of Lancashire
Blackpool, long famous for its vast illuminated Golden Mile, commenced its rise to fame way back in the Victorian Era when the famous seafront consisted of no more than a single row of houses.
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Blyth in the county of Northumberland
An attractive old place, with a long seafaring history, the port of Blyth is believed to date back to the 12th-century.
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Bournemouth in the county of Dorset
Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays.
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Bridlington in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
The town has a north beach, a south beach and a harbour. It is both a seaside town and a fishing port.
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Brighton in the county of East Sussex
Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.
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Burnham-on-Sea in the county of Somerset
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Burnham-on-Sea in the county of Somerset
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Caister-on-Sea in the county of Norfolk
Caister-on-Sea has a lovely expanse of sands backed by delightful grassy dunes. It has all the usual seaside facilities needed to ensure the whole family has a relaxing time with fun for the children.
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Clacton-on-Sea in the county of Essex
Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time.
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Clevedon in the county of Somerset
Known for it's quiet charm and Regency elegance, Clevedon is a treasure trove of pure delight. Apart from its picturesque...
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Cowes in the county of Isle of Wight
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Deal in the county of Kent
He came, He saw, He conquered, is NOT true of Julius Ceasar.
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Dover in the county of Kent
The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
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Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex
Eastbourne, is a genteel town, that owes it's distictiveness to the 7th Duke of Devonshire.
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Exmouth in the county of Devon
This attractive holiday resort first gained popularity with tourists in the 18th-century and today it's long sandy beaches still attract large numbers of holiday-makers who return here, year after year.
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Falmouth in the county of Cornwall
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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