24 of the UK s poshest seaside towns – and how to visit in style
We reveal the secret coastal spots that those in the know head for eating, swimming, surfing and entertaining the children
18 July 2021 • 6:00am
From cosy crab shops to pristine beaches, these are the places to head this summer
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Not going abroad this year? Fear not: we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to enjoying the great British seaside in style this year. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution and HM Coastguard are braced for their busiest ever summer, with research showing that 30 million people plan to head to the UK coast. It may serve you well to avoid the more obvious destinations. Last year, visitors flocked en masse to the likes of Durdle Door and Bournemouth.