5 Prettiest Seaside Towns in Britain

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1. Stonehaven Town

Stonehaven is one of the most vibrant towns in the county of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was founded in the 15th century as a humble fishing village and since then, it has expanded to a big seaside town full of numerous things to do and see. The town’s population currently stands at about 12,500. The town offers the best of impressive castles and dramatic landscapes that describe the true culture and beauty of Scotland. Some of the most stunning attractions found in this seaside town include the ruined fortress of Dunnottar Castle, Tolbooth Museum, and Cowie Beach. The natives in this town are known to be very friendly and are always willing to do everything possible to make visitors comfortable.

2. Cromer Town

Cromer Town is found in the north Norfolk, England. The town’s buildings are beautifully designed and stylised by Victorian architecture. One of the most fascinating attractions is the towering Parish Church located in the centre of the town. The church building stands at an amazing height of 165 metres and features stained glass windows and 172-step staircase winding from the bottom to the top. Other remarkable attractions include Cromer Town Hall, Cromer Museum, and the Pier pavilion Theatre. The town also has a number of luxurious hotels and restaurants including De Paris Hotel, Cliftonville Hotel, and the Red Lion Hotel.

3. Bath

Bath is found in the ceremonial county of Somerset, South West England. Due to its strategic location and outstanding architectural designs, it was officially declared a World Heritage Site in the year 1987. It has numerous monuments, museums, theatres, and other cultural sites. The Old Orchard Theatre, Rondo Theatre, Bath Theatre Royal, Mission Theatre, and Ustinov Theatre all offer ancient and modern movies. Some of the best hotels in the city of Bath include Harington’s Hotel, The Bath Priority Hotel, The Royal Crescent Hotel, Hilton Bath City Hotel, and Winford Manor Hotel.

4. Penzance Town

Penzance Town is on the western region of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is known to have milder climate as compared to other towns in the UK, making it a very impressive and favourable holiday destination. Many buildings in this town boast of the wonderful Georgian architectural style. The town has a number of art galleries including the Penlee House Art Gallery and the Newlyn Art Gallery. Every June, Penzance Town hosts a number of festivals such as the Glowan Festival and Mazey Day Celebrations.

5. Barry Town

Barry Town is found along the northern coast of Bristol Channel in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The buildings in this town are built in fascinating Welsh architecture style. The town has numerous attractions including the Welsh Hawking Centre, Fonmon Castle, Barry Island Pleasure Park, Victoria Beach, Memorial Hall Theatre, Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail, Penarth Pier, Barry Island Quasar, and Whitmore Bay. It also has incredibly high cliffs and spectacular sandy beaches. The town centre offers luxurious resorts, and hotels including Panama Tondoori Restaurant, Blue Anchor Inn, Streets Brasserie Restaurant, Oasis Café and Restaurant, and Casa Paco Restaurant.

Hugo, the author of this article writes about travel destinations around the work and reviews accommodation establishments in the UK.

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