Gorleston-on-Sea Beach (Norfolk)

Take a trip to this delightful 2-mile stretch of clean, golden sand. Enjoy vast expanses of sand when the tide is out – perfect for building sandcastles.

Other family-friendly credentials include the lifeguard patrol during peak season, alongside deckchairs and windbreakers readily available to hire. At the end of the beach, nearest to the town, is a small parade of shops and cafes together with a three-tier viewing platform so you can take in the beach’s stunning coastline.

Visitors can also enjoy a splash in the beach paddling pool, which doubles up as a charming pond for sailing model boats.