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The Irish Sun
28-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Britain's best coastal views revealed in survey from Cornwall to Yorkshire – is your town on the list?
BRITAIN'S best coastal views have been revealed with some surprise locations featuring on the list. St Ives, the Cornish town popular with surfers, topped the list followed closely by Robin Hood's Bay in north Yorkshire. 3 Britain's best coastal views have been revealed Credit: Beth Squire/PinPep 3 Haven Holiday parks, showcasing its beachside UK staycations Credit: Beth Squire/PinPep 3 Sea views are deemed very important for Brits going on holiday Credit: Beth Squire/PinPep However, Pwllheli in north Wales, home to sprawling white beaches and a modern marina, came at the bottom of the table. In a new survey, asked 2,000 Brits why they enjoy Each shared their view on the importance of sea views when staying in different parts of the country. Respondents also revealed how far they would be willing to travel and pay for a then compiled all the data and found St Ives to have the best seaside views and Pwllheli, in north Cornwall featured heavily on the list, with the fishing port Padstow securing third spot and Hayle featuring in the top 20. Meanwhile, Devon performed well among respondents with beach views in Illfracombe and Salcombe deemed among some of the best. The research, which was commissioned by holiday site Haven, also found that a sea view is a must-have for 35 per cent of respondents. Most read in News Travel It also discovered that 87 per cent of surveyed Brits believe being by the coast is important when holidaying in the UK. Many holidaymakers even said they would be happy to travel almost 160 miles from home to spend time by the sea. Scotland's Cheapest & Most Expensive Coastal Towns Some 85 per cent of people would also be happy to pay more for a sea view in their accommodation. Over half said this is because the sea offers an extra source of relaxation, while 57 per cent said it helped with their mental health. And more than two thirds of respondents said coastal views at home rivalled those found abroad. Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, said: "The photo gallery just goes to prove you don't need to go far from home to get picture postcard views and scenery. "Our parks are on some of Britain's most stunning beaches and coastlines making them a great base for exploring the local area and enjoying the seaside. "There's nothing better than starting and ending your day with a sunrise and sunset view over the sea - even more so when it's on home soil. 'Brits are still so surprised by the breathtaking coastline we have in the UK." Top 30 UK coastal views 1. St Ives, Cornwall 2. Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire 3. Padstow, Cornwall 4. Portree, Isle of Skye 5. Tenby, Pembrokeshire 6. Poole, Dorset 7. Ilfracombe, North Devon 8. Portmeirion, Gwynedd 9. Shanklin, Isle of Wight 10. South Downs 11. Salcombe, Devon 12. Weymouth, Dorset 13. Brighton, East Sussex 14. Llandudno, Conwy 15. Bournemouth, Dorset 16. Hayle, Cornwall 17. Filey, North Yorkshire 18. Porthmadog, Gwynedd 19. Southwold, Suffolk 20. Lydstep, Pembrokeshire 21. Stromness, Orkney 22. Berwick, North East 23. Great Yarmouth beach 24. Lochinver, Sutherland 25. Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear 26. Hastings, East Sussex 27. Whitstable, Kent 28. Plockton, Ross and Cromarty 29. Aberystwyth, Ceredigion 30. Pwhelli, North Wales
Scottish Sun
28-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Britain's best coastal views revealed in survey from Cornwall to Yorkshire – is your town on the list?
Almost 90 per cent of surveyed Brits believe being by the coast is important when holidaying in the UK SEA THIS Britain's best coastal views revealed in survey from Cornwall to Yorkshire – is your town on the list? BRITAIN'S best coastal views have been revealed with some surprise locations featuring on the list. St Ives, the Cornish town popular with surfers, topped the list followed closely by Robin Hood's Bay in north Yorkshire. Advertisement 3 Britain's best coastal views have been revealed Credit: Beth Squire/PinPep 3 Haven Holiday parks, showcasing its beachside UK staycations Credit: Beth Squire/PinPep 3 Sea views are deemed very important for Brits going on holiday Credit: Beth Squire/PinPep However, Pwllheli in north Wales, home to sprawling white beaches and a modern marina, came at the bottom of the table. In a new survey, asked 2,000 Brits why they enjoy holidaying in the UK and what they look for in their time off. Each shared their view on the importance of sea views when staying in different parts of the country. Respondents also revealed how far they would be willing to travel and pay for a beach holiday. Advertisement Read more on Travel TOTAL RECALL Urgent recall issued on popular holiday travel gadget over fire risk then compiled all the data and found St Ives to have the best seaside views and Pwllheli, in north Wales to have the worst. Cornwall featured heavily on the list, with the fishing port Padstow securing third spot and Hayle featuring in the top 20. Meanwhile, Devon performed well among respondents with beach views in Illfracombe and Salcombe deemed among some of the best. The research, which was commissioned by holiday site Haven, also found that a sea view is a must-have for 35 per cent of respondents. Advertisement It also discovered that 87 per cent of surveyed Brits believe being by the coast is important when holidaying in the UK. Many holidaymakers even said they would be happy to travel almost 160 miles from home to spend time by the sea. Scotland's Cheapest & Most Expensive Coastal Towns Some 85 per cent of people would also be happy to pay more for a sea view in their accommodation. Over half said this is because the sea offers an extra source of relaxation, while 57 per cent said it helped with their mental health. Advertisement And more than two thirds of respondents said coastal views at home rivalled those found abroad. Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, said: "The photo gallery just goes to prove you don't need to go far from home to get picture postcard views and scenery. "Our parks are on some of Britain's most stunning beaches and coastlines making them a great base for exploring the local area and enjoying the seaside. "There's nothing better than starting and ending your day with a sunrise and sunset view over the sea - even more so when it's on home soil. Advertisement 'Brits are still so surprised by the breathtaking coastline we have in the UK."
North Wales Live
17-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Britain's most beautiful coastal views named - from St Ives to Robin Hood's Bay
St Ives, Robin Hood's Bay and Padstow have been named among the UK's most cherished coastal spots, celebrated for their breathtaking views. A survey of 2,000 adults also highlighted favourites such as the South Downs' expansive 100-mile stretch, Weymouth's elegant Georgian seafront, and Pembrokeshire 's own limestone cliff haven, Lydstep. The top 30 list, compiled by holiday company Haven, also features Devon's yachting hotspot Salcombe and the North East's seaside town of Berwick. The research found that more than two-thirds of people believe the UK's coastal scenery easily rivals that found abroad. When it comes to staycations, eight out of ten people consider accommodation with a sea view important, with over a third saying it's essential. Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, said: 'You don't need to go far from home to enjoy postcard-perfect views. Our parks are set on some of Britain's most stunning beaches and coastlines, making them a great base for exploring the local area and enjoying the seaside. "There's nothing better than starting and ending your day with a sunrise or sunset over the sea—especially when it's right here in the UK. Brits are still surprised by just how breathtaking our coastline can be.' The survey also revealed that holidaymakers are willing to travel an average of 159 miles for a seaside break, with many prepared to pay extra for a room with a view. The main reasons for splashing out on a sea view were the sense of relaxation and escapism it provides, as well as the proven mental and physical health benefits of being by the coast. Other reasons for choosing a UK holiday over going abroad included avoiding airport stress and delays, having more flexibility with dates and duration, and being able to bring pets along. TOP 30 BREATHTAKING UK COASTAL VIEWS ACCORDING TO BRITS: St Ives, Cornwall Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire Padstow, Cornwall Portree, Isle of Skye Tenby, Pembrokeshire Poole, Dorset Ilfracombe, North Devon Portmeirion, Gwynedd Shanklin, Isle of Wight South Downs Salcombe, Devon Weymouth, Dorset Brighton, East Sussex Llandudno, Conwy Bournemouth, Dorset Hayle, Cornwall Filey, North Yorkshire Porthmadog, Gwynedd Southwold, Suffolk Lydstep, Pembrokeshire Stromness, Orkney Berwick, North East Great Yarmouth beach Lochinver, Sutherland Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Hastings, East Sussex Whitstable, Kent Plockton, Ross and Cromarty Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Pwhelli, Gwynedd
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
UK's top coastal views revealed as St Ives and Padstow top Brits' favourites
The nation's favourite coastal locations have been named - with St Ives, Robin Hood's Bay and Padstow among the most popular places to head to for a scenic holiday break St Ives, Robin Hood's Bay and Padstow are among the UK's most cherished spots, boasting awe-inspiring vistas. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that other beloved coastal locations include the South Downs' expansive 100-mile stretch of picturesque views and Weymouth's Georgian seafront. The top 30 list also featured Pembrokeshire's limestone cliff haven Lydstep, Devon's yachting hotspot Salcombe and Berwick, a charming seaside town in the North East. The study, conducted by Haven, discovered that when holidaying in the UK, eight out of 10 people consider accommodation with a sea view important, with 35 percent said it was essential when going away. Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, commented: "You don't need to go far from home to get picture postcard views and scenery. "Our parks are on some of Britain's most stunning beaches and coastlines making them a great base for exploring the local area and enjoying the seaside. "There's nothing better than starting and ending your day with a sunrise and sunset view over the sea - even more so when it's on home soil. Brits are still so surprised by the breathtaking coastline we have in the UK." The research also found eight in ten people consider a coastal location important when holidaying in the UK, with holidaymakers willing to travel an average of 159 miles from home for a seaside break. Furthermore, 85 percent would be prepared to pay extra for such a view, with the maximum amount spent to secure a coastal view in the UK exceeding £550 for two people. The willingness to pay a premium for a sea view was primarily driven by the sense of relaxation and escapism it provides, with results showing being by the coast is beneficial for both mental and physical health. Data from the also revealed that over two thirds believe that coastal views in the UK can easily compete with those found overseas. Top 30 UK coastal views, according to Brits: St Ives, Cornwall Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire Padstow, Cornwall Portree, Isle of Skye Tenby, Pembrokeshire Poole, Dorset Ilfracombe, North Devon Portmeirion, Gwynedd Shanklin, Isle of Wight South Downs Salcombe, Devon Weymouth, Dorset Brighton, East Sussex Llandudno, Conwy Bournemouth, Dorset Hayle, Cornwall Filey, North Yorkshire Porthmadog, Gwynedd Southwold, Suffolk Lydstep, Pembrokeshire Stromness, Orkney Berwick, North East Great Yarmouth beach Lochinver, Sutherland Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Hastings, East Sussex Whitstable, Kent Plockton, Ross and Cromarty Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Pwhelli, Gwynedd
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Top Haven holiday park gets new ‘first of its kind' £10m swimming complex – featuring ‘splash zone' and rapids slide
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW £10million swimming pool and water flume are due to open at a Kent holiday park this year. The Haven Holidays Kent Coast Holiday Park near Rochester will soon boast a new facility, due to open towards the end of the 2025 season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The new swimming complex will feature a splash activity zone and rapids slide Credit: Haven Holidays 5 The park has also announced 50 new pitches will be added across 2025 Credit: Haven Kent Coast 5 And a JD Wetherspoon recently opened at the site Credit: Haven/J D Wetherspoon In a post on social media, the owners of the park at Kent Coast revealed that the facility will be "the first of its kind at Haven". The swimming complex will feature a splash activity zone, falling rapids slide, more space for swimmers and conversion of the current outdoor pool into another indoor pool. Following the announcement, many fans commented on social media, with one saying: "Can't wait, looks really good, it has needed doing as the pool is not big enough anymore." Construction of the new facility has already started, with minimal impact on guests staying at the site. In addition to the new facility, Haven Holidays bosses confirmed the site will also gain 50 pitches, which will be added across 2025, according to Kent Live. Many developments and upgrades have been carried out at the Kent site over the past 18 months including the addition of an outdoor adventure village, entertainment show bar and an expanded arcade. There is also a new JD Wetherspoon pub at the site. Named The London Stone, the pub opened on March 24 and follows Haven's £8.3million investment in providing better food and beverages to guests for 2025. A number of other Wetherspoon pubs have also opened at Haven's locations in Cleethorpes Beach, Devon Cliffs, and Haggerston Castle. Last year, the site also opened The Creative Studios - a hub for activities including pottery and Make a Bear. Lancashire staycation Simon Palethorpe, chief executive of Haven, said: "In recent years, Brits have been rediscovering the joy of a UK seaside holiday and everything that holiday parks have on offer, with coastal communities and the wider economy directly benefiting from the continued growth in domestic tourism. "That is why we are investing heavily to continue to bring holidaymakers more of what they love – from expanding our partnership with JD Wetherspoon to the incredible new pool at Kent Coast. "Our parks have begun welcoming their first guests of 2025 and I'm excited to see more families enjoy stunning beaches, their favourite food and drink brands, alongside fantastic activities and entertainment," reports Kent Live. There is also an award-winning holiday park in the UK, that you probably don't know about. Plus, England's top three underrated holiday parks. 5 The park has said there will be minimal disruption during construction Credit: Haven Kent Coast
