Britain’s best and worst seasides ranked: How Somerset fared

The Which? annual survey, asked more than 4,300 visitors to rate coastal resorts they have visited.

Each of the almost 100 destinations were judged based on a range of factors including quality of beaches, seafront, tourist attractions, food and drink, scenery, peace and quiet and value for money.

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Somerset’s best seaside destinations

Anglers on the beach at Minehead. Picture: PA

Of the three Somerset seafronts to appear on the list, none scored particularly highly.

Faring best was Minehead achieving an overall score of 60%. It scored 3/5 for its beach, seafront/pier and scenery, which seems a little harsh.

Weston-super-Mare did even worse falling into the bottom 10 locations. Totting up 58% in total, again receiving 3/5 for beach, seafront/pier and scenery.

In the bottom five comes Burnham-on-Sea with just 51% overall. For its beach, and the peace and quite you can get there, it acheived 3/5.

UK's best and worst seaside towns

Bamburgh has been ranked number one in the Which? seaside destination survey three times. Picture: PA

The results shine a spotlight on the sheer quality of Britain’s coastline: 51 destinations scored an impressive 70 per cent overall or higher.

Ranked number one in 2019 and 2021, Bamburgh proved unbeatable once again thanks to its five-star beach.

This glorious stretch of golden sand runs for three miles, backed by a vast, tussock dune system and dominated by the epic Bamburgh castle.

Further down the table, Skegness, Bognor Regis, Southend-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth and Burnham-on-Sea made up the bottom five, with destination scores no better than 51 per cent.

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: “The British seaside hasn’t boomed like this since the 1960s. Holidaymakers had such a fantastic time in their caravans, tents and beach lodges over the past two years that a coastal break on home shores is on the cards for many, even with restrictions on overseas travel lifted.

“Prices for a UK stay have increased, but there’s no need to pay over the odds. For a holiday on a budget it’s best to aim for an off-season trip. Head to one of the many well priced resorts with your bucket and spade, an empty stomach for the candyfloss and a pile of 2p coins and go make your fortune on the slots.”

To see the full list and find out how your favourite coastal towns fared, visit the Which? website.