Quiet seaside town named as one of UK's top summer destinations
The travel review website has released its summer travel index for 2025, revealing the fastest growing destinations in the UK, with one destination much closer to home making the list
No British summer is truly fulfilled without a trip to the seaside. For years, families have flocked to the coast for a paddle in the waves, sandcastle building, and indulging in ice creams and fish and chips. Coastal destinations continue to be a hit, as recent data from Tripadvisor indicates that seaside spots are trending this summer.
The travel review platform unveiled its summer travel index for 2025, featuring the UK's fastest-growing destinations, which are predominantly coastal locations. The top three hotspots are Seaview in the Isle of Wight, Ingoldmells in Lincolnshire, and Bamburgh in Northumberland.
However, also nestled within the top ten is little Lytham St Anne's on the Lancashire coast, which secured the eighth spot on the list. Tripadvisor compiled the data by analysing responses from its Consumer Sentiment Survey, which polled over 2,800 consumers, and traffic data from the Tripadvisor website.
The research revealed that affordability was a crucial factor for two-thirds of Brits when it comes to travel, with cost outweighing considerations such as work schedules and school holidays.
Given these factors, it's easy to understand why UK seaside destinations remain so popular - they're often budget-friendly and more accessible, allowing for day trips instead of splashing out on an overseas holiday.
With its grand Victorian pier, expansive sandy beach and charming pastel-hued beach huts, it's no surprise that Lytham St Annes was listed as one of the top holiday spots this summer, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Comprising two towns, Lytham and St Annes, this coastal gem offers visitors a unique experience compared to neighbouring Blackpool, exuding an old-world seaside charm.
The vast beach is perfect for building sandcastles or enjoying a picnic, while the 600ft Victorian Pier boasts amusements, a café and ice cream stalls.
What distinguishes this resort from others in the vicinity are the delightful beach huts available for daily hire starting from £135. They're equipped with everything you might need, including mains electricity, a compact kitchen area, chairs and a table.
For families with children, the Splash park is a hit with youngsters - suitable for ages three to 12 - featuring various attractions such as spray loops, water sprays, bucket drops and water domes, priced at £2 for a one-hour session.
Parking at Lytham St Annes is plentiful, with options including the beachside North Promenade (FY8 2NQ) and Fairhaven Road (FY8 1NW), both starting from £1.30 for one hour and up to £4.60 for over four hours.
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