The Cadbury Flake 99 Great British Beach Awards gives you a chance to vote for your favourite seaside destination, resulting in it being crowned the champion. From Blackpool to Brighton, nominated beaches from eight regions across the UK are going head to head in a battle to out-shine their ‘piers’ for the ice cool gong, which was won last year by the stunning Rhossili Bay in South Wales.
The shortlisted nominations for the South East, South West, East Coast, North West, Scotland, North East, Wales and Northern Ireland have been compiled by a panel of experts, all well versed in what makes a British seaside resort standout; panelists include Nigel Thompson, the Travel Editor of the Daily Mirror, and Frank Barrett, Travel Editor of the Mail on Sunday as well as Tourist Boards from around the UK.
Voting will be taking place between 30th May and 30th June. The winner will be announced on Monday 4th July.
Thank you to everyone who voted, please note that the voting is now closed. The results are shown below.
Home to quaint squares of fishermen's cottages; the arched walkway beside Bleak House, (once the summer home of Charles Dickens), and the promenade with its glorious flower beds.
Weymouth, Dorset
1%
The beach hosts major events such as the International Beach Kite Festival and is the place to enjoy 3 miles of sand and promenade making it a classic UK destination.
Holkham, Norfolk
0%
This beautiful white sandy beach is backed by pine woodlands and has featured in film blockbusters including ‘Shakespeare in Love’.
Southport, Lancashire
0%
Located on a 22 mile stretch of beautiful coastline, Southport beach is the perfect place for a relaxing family day out and is home to the country’s oldest and second longest pier.
Robin Hood’s Bay, Yorkshire
2%
A place of mystical folklore and magical attractions like the Falling Foss Waterfall. The village by the bay has lots of local restaurants and teashops.
Plockton, The Highlands
4%
Situated in the sheltered area of Loch Carron, this beach is a unique oddity, as the home of palm trees in Scotland. The area is known especially for its walks around Duncraig Castle.
Whiterocks, Portrush
34%
The beach attracts water sports enthusiasts as well as regular surfers and there are many shops and services nearby that can organize the hire of such equipment.
Port Eynon, Gower Peninsula
41%
Port Eynon is one of the most popular beaches in the Gower and easily accessible. It is rugged and wild but safe for families to enjoy.