Thirteen seaside cities have been named the best in the UK. Tiny Footsteps Travel and Solo Travel Man created a list of the most “breathtaking” seaside cities to visit this year, perfect for a weekend getaway.
Topping the list was Brighton, their “Favourite city in the whole of the UK”. The East Sussex city is less than an hour from London by train and is popular among capital-dwellers looking for a day at the seaside. It is known for its pebbly beach, pretty shopping streets known as The Lanes, classic pier, and Indian-inspired Royal Pavilion. The travel experts said it is a “trendy, hipster kind of city” with “its own microclimate”, providing sunny weather and warmer trips to the coast. Next up was the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, just two miles from Leith and the North Sea. The historic city is known for its 18th-century Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to the Royal Mile between the 12th-century castle and the royal residence of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The experts said, despite crowds, it’s a “top destination” that’s close enough to the beach for a nice walk.
In third place was Truro in Cornwall, which the experts said is “one of the most beautiful places in the whole country”, with picturesque beaches, towering cliffs, harbour towns and fishing villages.
Just four miles from the coast, Truro is the only city in the county and is home to a 19th-century Gothic revival cathedral, lots of Georgian architecture, shops and a year-round indoor market.
Also included on the list are spots such as Inverness, Blackpool, Salcombe, Llandudno and Belfast, which were hailed for their beauty and history.
The UK’s top seaside cities, according to Tiny Footsteps Travel and Solo Travel Man
Brighton
Edinburgh
Truro
Liverpool
Bournemouth
Blackpool
Weymouth
Inverness
Aberystwyth
Salcombe
Whitby
Belfast
Llandudno