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A tidal swimming pool lies in wait at Woody Bay
- Credit: Ian Shaw
Swimming in the ocean is one of the joys of summer in Devon and wild swimming has hugely increased in popularity recently. Enjoy our guide to the best beaches to take the plunge this summer
Best for families and swimmers, offering safe waters to swim in:
1) Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe
Three miles of clean golden sand make this award-winning beach a great family day out. Enjoy swimming and water sports, and take a stroll along the beautiful coastal paths.
Lifeguarded daily from April to September
More information: nationaltrust.org.uk/woolacombe. Sat Nav: EX34 7DL
A visiting relative was astounded and delighted when we took him to a village called Beer. But we weren’t heading for a pub. Instead we were introducing him to Kenno’s, one of three beach cafés on Beer Beach, part of the Jurassic Coast.
I love this place, with its smooth squeaky stones underfoot and wafting stripy deckchairs; a place where the tea comes in proper china mugs and the people in the café are unfailingly jolly – even when it’s raining. I usually make a little mug-holder with stones beside my deckchair and wander in search of lucky stones with holes in. Bliss.
Bamburgh, Dartmouth and Tynemouth topped a survey of 4,000 Brits by consumer watchdog Which? which found when it comes to the UK’s best seaside resort 'bigger is rarely better'
UK s best beaches for families with sand, swim-friendly waters and handy facilities Mirror 1 day ago Julie Delahaye
Families looking for sun, sea and sand this summer won t need to venture far - the UK is filled with brilliant beaches, and the best part is that heaps are family-friendly.
We re talking Blue Flag status (which includes factors like safety and water quality), handy facilities such as toilets, changing areas and snack bars, sandy shores that are ideal for building epic sandcastles and rock pools for exploring.
There are plenty of beaches on offer, but to help you narrow it down we ve picked out 10 brilliant family-friendly beaches in the UK we think are worth having on your radar.