Every summer we wait with bated breath to see if this year will be a scorcher, with the hopes of the nation resting on the latest BBC weather report – living in the hope of finally catching some sun. And when the clouds finally clear and the rain blows over, there’s no better place to be than by the seaside.
With bucket and spade in hand, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite UK beaches. From Scotland to Cornwall and everywhere in between we’ve found the best of British. So leave your passport behind and start your sun holiday at home.