2016 has seen Northern Ireland beaches take a total of 10 blue flags across the counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry, this is the same as last year. A further 11 beaches have also been given the UK-wide Seaside Award for good water quality. Just click on a title to go to our beach information pages with interactive maps. … Read more
2016 has seen Ireland have 85 International Blue Flag and 56 National Green Coast Awards across Ireland’s beaches and marinas. Blue Flag has seen a change of 1 with three losing and four gaining, whilst we have seen a reduction of 3 green coast awards. Below we list the Blue Flag beaches, just click on a title … Read more
2016 has seen the number of Welsh beaches increasing, 44 beaches have the blue flag, up 3 on last year, and another 26 won green coast awards which recognises beaches with unspoiled environments. Pembrokeshire came in at the top with 12 flags. Just click on a title to go to our beach information pages with interactive maps. Wales Blue Flag Awards … Read more
It’s that time of the year when the Blue Flag beaches are announced. 2016 has seen 68 English beaches get the Blue Flag Award which is an increase of 7 from last year, whilst we still have 111, albeit with some changes, that received the Seaside Award, Keep Britain Tidy’s own seal of approval. Cornwall claims the … Read more
For 2015 Scotland has just the one blue flag beach award and 60 Scottish Seaside Awards. Blue Fag Awards Elie Woodhaven (Ruby Bay) Scottish Seaside Awards Aberdeen Beach,  Aberdeen City Aberdour Black Sands,Fife Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife Achmelvich Bay, Highland Anstruther Billowness, Fife Arbroath, Angus Balmedie Beach, Aberdeenshire Belhaven Bay, East Lothian Brora Beach, Highland Broughty Ferry, Dundee … Read more
2015 has seen Northern Ireland beaches take a total of 10 blue flags across the counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry, this is two more than last year. A further 10 beaches have also been given the UK-wide Seaside Award for good water quality. Enter the beach name into our search to go to our beach information pages … Read more
2015 has seen the number of Welsh beaches increasing, 41 beaches have the blue flag, up seven on last year, and another 30 won green coast awards which recognises beaches with unspoiled environments. Seaside awards for good water quality were given to 60 beaches. Pembrokeshire came in at the top with 11 flags and 12 coast awards. Just enter the … Read more
It’s that time of the year when the Blue Flag beaches are announced. 2015 has seen 61 English beaches get the Blue Flag Award, whilst 111 received the Seaside Award, Keep Britain Tidy’s own seal of approval. 31 beaches then achieved both awards. This year, Thanet in Kent and Cornwall – two of the country’s most popular … Read more
The beaches of Norfolk, words that describe the Norfolk coast, are peaceful, stunning, fresh, tranquil, spacious and relaxing. Norfolk is all of these and more. There are wide expanses of perfect Norfolk beaches, high dunes and crashing waves that lull you along with seagull cries and a wide, blue as blue can be, sky! What … Read more
Pembrokeshire has some amazing beaches divided into three distinct regions, Pembrokeshire beaches have something for everyone. The North Coast Beaches There is a great variety of beaches on the Pembrokeshire’s North coast, and most are sandy with good facilities. Each beach has a distinct usage, e.g., surfing, sunbathing, and beachcombing, and the locals are quick … Read more
Exploring the south coast of England offers a diverse range of beach experiences, from the rugged cliffs of Seven Sisters to the lively atmosphere of coastal cities such as Brighton. Whether it’s a challenging hike with breathtaking views that you’re looking for or a leisurely stroll along the sand, these south coast beaches have something … Read more
Although I love the remote beaches in the UK, many look for the family-friendly Blue Flag beaches. But do you understand what a beach’s Blue Flag means? Beaches are awarded the Blue Flag one season at a time based on compliance with strict criteria. The Blue Flag may be withdrawn if the criteria are not … Read more