Britain’s best and worst seasides ranked: How Hampshire 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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Hampshire’s best seaside destinations

Southsea scored 74% in the Which? seaside destination survey. Picture: PA

Two of Hampshire’s coastal spots appeared on the list and scored very highly.

Despite the lack of beach, Lymington clocked up an impressive 79% in the survey, receiving 5/5 for its seafront and shopping. It also scored highly for its food and drink, scenery and peace and quiet.

This level of loveliness does come at a price though with the average hotel room costing £156 per night.

Southsea also fared well, scoring 74% overall. It received a perfect 5/5 for tourist attractions and 4/5 for food and drink and shopping. It's comes up a fair bit cheaper too with hotels costing an average of £110.

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.