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Southwold in Suffolk is a beautiful beach and has great amusements
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If the warm end to March is anything to go by, spring has definitely sprung. Time, in other words, to bundle the kids into the car and drive to the nearest stretch of sand. But before you head to a familiar strip of shingle, consider the incredible variety offered by Britain’s beaches. Whether your perfect beach day involves swimming, surfing, rockpooling or just sitting on the sand with an ice-cream cone in hand, try our pick of Britain’s best family strands.
1. Best for ice cream