2024 Blue Flag Beaches

Alum Chine

Located in Bournemouth, Alum Chine is approximately 24 minutes away from our Sandhills Holiday Park. It’s widely regarded as one of the best beaches in the area, which is praise enough on its own. Combined with its status as a Blue Flag Beach, you can guarantee it’s a beach worth visiting.

It’s very family-orientated. There’s a pirate-themed play area, baby-changing facilities, and, of course, lots of places to get an ice cream. Despite its popularity, it’s much quieter than the other beaches in the area.

Breakwater Beach

Breakwater Beach is on the English Rivera (Devon’s coastline), roughly 14 minutes from our Waterside Holiday Park. Like Alum Chine, Breakwater is rolling in the awards. Along with being a Blue Flag Beach, it’s also got a Combined Seaside Award and was recommended in the Good Beach Guide.

It’s a favourite among scuba divers with several schools operating in the area. So, if you fancy getting your open water certificate while on your family holiday, this is a great pick!

Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea is only 18 minutes from our Seawick Holiday Park in Essex. It’s a Blue Flag Beach complete with promenade, colourful beach huts, and plenty of seaside amenities. It’s one of the more popular beaches in the area, which is saying something because there’s some stiff competition.

Brightlingsea is perfect for swimming or enjoying a day sunbathing. There are also facilities for water-skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and more if you fancy mixing things up a bit.

Broadsands Beach

Broadsands is a mere 6 minutes away from our Waterside Holiday Park in Devon. Whereas Breakwater is a stretch of open sand, Broadsands (ironically) is a sheltered cove of shingly beach. Don’t let this put you off, though, as there are loads of caves to explore when the tide is out.

However, the 240 steps to reach the beach are something to contend with. If you plan to visit Broadsands, make sure you pack some comfy shoes!

Canford Cliffs

Canford Cliffs in Poole is another gem of England’s south coast. Located 26 minutes from our Sandhills Holiday Park, Canford is a surprisingly quiet beach given the area. Part of this is probably due to its main access being down a narrow ravine.

However, if you’re willing to make the trek, you’ll be rewarded with a large stretch of firm sand. It’s ideal for swimming and playing ball games with the family.

Crooklets Bude

Crooklets Beach, located in the bustling seaside town of Bude is a must-see and is just a 10-minute drive from our Pentire Holiday Park and 17-minutes from Hedley Wood Holiday Park in Devon. The beach has plenty to offer people of all ages. There’s a skate park, play area, café, amusement facilities and, of course, pubs.

Crooklets Bude is a particular favourite with surfers, so it’ll be a good choice if that’s your thing. You can also rent a beach hut for as little as £10 for the day, giving you somewhere out of the sun to relax.

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren in Devon is a highly sought-after family beach destination. Its popularity is a testament to the fantastic family-friendly facilities it offers, including a vast expanse of sand, sheltering dunes, and pristine waters. While the beach is bustling with activity, it provides a vibrant and lively atmosphere for all.

You can easily reach Dawlish Warren from two of our parks. It’s only 5 minutes away from both Golden Sands and Dawlish Sands, giving you flexibility to choose the perfect accommodation for your stay. Enjoy the best of both worlds with easy access to this beloved beach from our parks.

Felixstowe South

Felixstowe South beach in Suffolk is a fantastic destination for a seaside holiday. The 4-mile long beach offers plenty of space to relax and enjoy the sun. The town of Felixstowe is charming and has everything you need for a fun-filled vacation.

While the beach is primarily shingle, there are still sandy patches perfect for building sandcastles or taking a leisurely stroll. And if shingles aren't your thing, simply pack some beach shoes and you'll be good to go!

Plus, with plenty of ice cream stalls and amusement arcades nearby, there's no shortage of ways to keep yourself entertained. And with Felixstowe Holiday Park just 3 minutes away from the beach, you'll have everything you need for a memorable holiday by the sea.

Great Western Beach

Great Western Beach is located in the Cornish town of Newquay, an incredibly popular beach resort. So, for this beach to make it onto our list, you know it must be pretty special. Our Trevella Holiday Park is only 9 minutes away.

The beach is surrounded by large cliffs, making it fairly sheltered. If you fancy taking a break from swimming, there are plenty of caves to explore. Access is easy, too: you can reach it using a paved road from the nearby Great Western Hotel.

Leysdown

Leysdown is one of the most popular beaches on Kent’s Isle of Sheppey. Better yet, our Harts Holiday Park is a mere 1 minute away! So, not only do you get to stay in a great park, you have a Blue Flag Beach on your doorstep!

The surrounding town, Leysdown-on-the-Sea, is another typical seaside resort town. You can expect plenty of cafes, amusement arcades and play areas to keep you and the family busy when you’re not enjoying the beach’s excellent water quality.

Dovercourt Bay

Dovercourt Bay, in Essex, is just across the Stour Estuary from Felixstowe. Unsurprisingly, it offers the same great views, clear water, and seaside amenities. There’s also a skate park and boating lake, so you’ve got plenty of activities to keep you and the family amused.

Our Dovercourt Holiday Park is only 6 minutes away, meaning you’ve got easy access to this Blue Flag Beach whenever you want it.

Fisherman’s Walk

Bournemouth is well-known for its impressive beaches; they draw in a massive crowd from across the south coast every summer. So, for it to stand out in Dorset, and for Fisherman’s Walk to stand out among Bournemouth beaches, it’s got to be something special.

Luckily, it is. Fisherman’s Walk is noticeably quieter than Bournemouth’s main cliff beaches, but this works in its favour. You’ll be able to spend an enjoyable day with the family, and our Sandhills Holiday Park is 14 minutes away.

Minnis Bay

Minnis Bay has loads of different water sports on offer, including windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking. Located in Kent, it’s only 10 minutes away from our Birchington Vale Holiday Park.

The beach is very flat and has great accessibility – there’s a car park nearby, meaning you only need to travel a short distance to get to the beach. The promenade has numerous cafes and a play area. You’ll even find an open-top bus running in the summer if you want a more extensive tour of the area.

Polzeath

Polzeath is located on Cornwall’s north coast and is a favourite among surfers thanks to its slow but consistent waves. It’s also ideal for swimming because Hayle Bay is relatively sheltered. However, if you fancy a quieter beach trip, New Polzeath is just around the corner.

Polzeath is around 27 minutes away from our Hengar Manor Holiday Park. While this is a bit more of a trek than some of the other Blue Flag Beaches on this list, it’s worth it for the picturesque location and family-friendly beach.

West Wittering

West Wittering in West Sussex is only 18 minutes from our Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park. It has great views of the surrounding area and there’s plenty to explore around the beach.

It’s been a family favourite beach for a long time and is a standout among Sussex beaches. So, grab your bucket and spade and get ready for a day on the sand!