With it’s pleasant climate, the South coast region of the UK is a popular place to visit during the summer months. There is a good range and variety of coastline in this area, from your traditional seaside resorts to suit all the family to quieter little beaches for a laid-back, or even a romantic, getaway.

It gets extremely busy in the summer months but Bournemouth beach remains one of the UK’s best beaches to visit – especially for families. Thought to have been established around 1810 as a seaside resort the resort’s two piers and buildings give Bournemouth a truly Victorian seaside feel. There’s plenty to do including traditional seaside fairs and arcades, plus ornamental gardens an Oceanarium and a beach that stretches for seven miles.

Poole sits alongside Bournemouth on the South Coast and has a long sandy beach that will take you to Bournemouth if you follow it all the way. The beach here is popular for water sports and you will see people windsurfing, jet skiing and sailing in this area. For those who enjoy a less active holiday Poole has all the traditional seaside attractions on offer and is another popular destination for families.

Further along the coast to the left of Bournemouth and Poole is the seaside resort of Swanage. There is a small beach here that is set down amongst hills and cliffs. This is another popular beach for people who enjoy water sport activities and it is also a good beach for those who like to swim in the sea – weather providing! The town of Swanage is a traditional small seaside town with all the usual seafront attractions available.

Often referred to as London by the Sea Brighton is probably the UK’s most fashionable seaside resort. Popular with young and old alike this seaside city has everything you could think of to make up the perfect seaside resort. There are lots of things to see and do for kids and nightlife and shopping for the adults or the teens. The seafront has all the traditional seaside activities on offer that you would expect and the famous Brighton Pavilion gives the place an extra special bit of seaside charm.

For those who prefer a quieter trip to the beach then Lulworth Cove in Dorset is a much. This pebble beach is not suitable for swimmers and there is a steep walk back up to the top once you have walked down to the beach. However the scenery and the setting for this beach are spectacular and Lulworth Cove is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cove is a perfect horseshoe shape and this is a great place for keen walkers or photographer to come and visit.

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