Best beaches: UK's best beaches to enjoy the 'heatwave' sunshine, according to Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor users have delivered their verdict on the best beaches in the UK
An 'African plume' is set to bring a 'heatwave' to the UK with temperatures set to soar in the coming days.
Sunny spells have been seen across the country throughout the weekend and the good weather is set to continue. Temperatures are set to exceed 20C in places.
What better way to soak up the sun than with a trip to the seaside and catch some rays on the beach. But with so many fantastic beaches across the nation, it can be hard to decide which one to visit.
Tripadvisor has published a list of the best beaches in the UK - see which ones feature in our gallery below.
1. Bournemouth Beach
Ranked as the best beach in the UK on Tripadvisor. It has a 4.5 rating based on 8,893 reviews. One person wrote: “Lovely golden sands and great walks along the seafront.”
2. Weymouth Beach
Located in Dorset, Weymouth has a ‘best of the best’ badge on Tripadvisor and has a 4.5 rating based on 5,960 reviews. One person wrote: “Lovely stunning clean beautiful beach.”
3. Fistral Beach
This beach in Newquay, Cornwall, is a popular surfing spot. It has a ‘best of the best’ badge on Tripadvisor and a 4.5 rating based on 4,481 reviews. One person wrote: “Excellent beach with lovely sand and facilities.”
4. Woolacombe beach
This beach in Devon has a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor based on 3,773. One person wrote: “Our favourite beach in the U.K. miles of sand perfect for sandcastles.”