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Toasty weather has officially returned to the UK. And while we pretend that we’re totally not concerned about the fact that it was practically snowing last week and it’s tropical this week, we will admit that we are happy to see the comeback of beach climes. So, how about a list of the best seaside towns in Britain to visit this year? We know you want it.
Per our ranking, the family-friendly Wells-next-to-the-Sea in Norfolk should absolutely be on your radar for summer 2026. Coming in 10th place on the list, Time Out’s editors love this town not just for its quaint name, but for its foodie chops and exceedingly mellow atmosphere.
‘Tucked away on the north Norfolk shoreline like a jewel in the North Sea gloom is a 14th century port that’s surely amongst the UK’s most scenic seaside spots,’ said Time Out’s Phil de Semlyen.
The historic port town is home to a still very much alive fishing trade, with trawlers bringing in mackerel, crabs and other crustacean delicacies daily (this is a place of pilgrimage if you love little brown shrimps). Fresh fish can be tasted at the Wells Crab House, where you can book in for a sit-down meal or grab a takeaway seafood platter for lunch on the beach.
Other top things to do in this town include taking a 1951 Leyland Tiger open-top bus along the seafront, and soaking up the sunshine on the beach lined with colourful huts.
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