Beaches & Coastal Areas

COTSWOLDS WATER PARK (KEYNES LAKE 32) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type L
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.6621, -1.9606
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH (LADIES POND) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type L
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5667, -0.1601
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH (MIXED POND) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type L
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5606, -0.1663
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH (MENS POND) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type L
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5633, -0.1566
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

THE SERPENTINE - HYDE PARK BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type L
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5049, -0.1691
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CLEVEDON BEACH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4376, -2.8659
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FRENSHAM GREAT POND BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type L
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.1572, -0.7891
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE SAND BAY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3644, -2.9661
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WESTON MAIN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3412, -2.9834
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE UPHILL SLIPWAY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3247, -2.9903
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BREAN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3212, -3.0117
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BERROW NORTH OF UNITY FARM BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.2817, -3.0178
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BURNHAM JETTY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.233, -3.0006
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

JACKSONS BAY BARRY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3913, -3.2633
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WHITMORE BAY BARRY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3883, -3.274
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

COLD KNAP BARRY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3894, -3.2999
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HEACHAM BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9092, 0.4715
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Heacham features two sandy beaches, North and South beach, and are ideal for lounging about on the golden sand or building sand castles with the children. It's the only beach in Norfolk that faces west, and it sits beautifully on the glorious North Norfolk coast.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HUNSTANTON MAIN BEACH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9368, 0.4839
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Located just outside Hunstanton in Norfolk, Main Beach is renowned for its famous white and red striped cliffs. When the tide goes out the glorious sandy beach is exposed, and is extremely popular in the summer months. Facilities include toilets, cafes, restaurants and pubs, and a leisure centre is situated nearby. A Sea Life centre can also be found nearby, and children can take donkey rides along the beach. Pay and display parking is available.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HUNSTANTON (OLD HUNSTANTON) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9536, 0.4964
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Head down to Old Hunstanton beach for some spectacular sunsets - this beach faces west so it gets plenty of sun exposure, giving it the nickname Sunny Hunny. With broad sandy beaches and lots of rock pools to explore, it's a fantastic destination for the whole family. The beach has been given a Blue Flag Award that recognises its high standard in quality and safety. Dogs not allowed on the main beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SKEGNESS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.1437, 0.3527
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

The award-winning and renowned Skegness Beach is a long and sandy beach that has been given the coveted Blue Flag Award for its cleanliness and water quality. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. Central beach is close to the main promenade, so you can escape the sun and take a ride on the fair or a stroll around the shops. Kiosks, novelty shops, cafes and bars are available nearby, as are toilets and first aid facilities.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CALSHOT BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.8093, -1.3182
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HILLHEAD BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.8134, -1.2254
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LEE-ON-SOLENT BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.8009, -1.2043
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

INGOLDMELLS SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.1873, 0.3574
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A popular beach close to Skegness in Lincolnshire, Ingoldmells South Beach is a sandy beach with Fantasy Island theme park situated nearby. Public toilets are available next to the beach, and cafes and shops are also within a short distance.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LEPE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.7842, -1.3545
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.