Tiny village crowned UK’s best seaside town three years running

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It asked more than 3,000 people to rate their experiences of visiting seaside towns in the last year on factors such as beaches, food, drink and accommodation options, scenery and value for money. Devon’s Dartmouth was runner-up with a score of 85 per cent, climbing up from its position in fourth last year, while in third place was Portstewart in County Derry, Northern Ireland with 84 per cent. Multiple respondents enjoyed Clacton’s “lovely” seafront gardens and its “fantastic” annual air show, while Skegness drew plaudits for its “old-fashioned charm”. “Try somewhere new this year and our survey shows you should find fewer crowds and better value.” Bamburgh, Northumberland Dartmouth, Devon Portstewart, Co. Londonderry/Derry Portmeirion, Gwynedd St Andrews, Fife Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear Southwold, Suffolk Aldeburgh, Suffolk St Davids, Pembrokeshire Tobermory, Isle of Mull Read more on the best UK seaside towns to visit