Are these the UK’s best seaside towns?

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What do you love most about a seaside holiday in the UK? Fish and chips on the pier? Dozing on a sandy beach? Incredible cliff-top views? A bustling harbour? Stumbling across an eccentric shop at the end of a cobbled street?

Why not rediscover the brilliance of the UK coast with a short break close to an iconic seaside town.

We’ve listed 10 towns that we think are the very best for a seaside holiday in the UK. Tell us which are your favourites, and which towns we’ve missed.

And don’t forget, start collecting Unique Numbers from the Daily Mail today and you can book a holiday from £15pp at any of the holiday parks we’ve included.

10 of the best seaside towns

1. Weymouth, Dorset: a sailor’s paradise with a super-fine sandy beach on the edge of a beautiful bay, a sweet little harbour and stunning scenery.

Where to stay: Haven Littlesea

2. Scarborough, North Yorkshire: old fashioned seaside fun in this charming town that is full of character. Stroll along the seafront to enjoy the famous spa and beaches, and then take a tram to the top of the cliffs above.

Where to stay: Park Resorts Cayton Bay

3. Blackpool, Lancashire: The Tower, the lights, the esplanade, the sights, the sounds, the smells – Blackpool can claim to be Britain’s home of glitz, with the best entertainment and the friendliest people.

Where to stay: Haven Marton Mere, Haven Cala Gran

4. Newquay, Cornwall: the UK’s surf capital has amazing beaches and spectacular scenery, topped with a brilliant night out. Everything you could want from a seaside holiday.

Where to stay: Haven Perran Sands, Hendra Holiday Park, Trevella Holiday Park

5. Tenby, Pembrokeshire: the beautiful beaches can rival the Mediterranean in the summer, and this little gem of a town hasn’t changed in 100 years.

Where to stay: Haven Kiln Park

6. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk: the town still embraces its traditional English-seaside-feel with donkey rides, ice creams on the front and fairground fun at the Pleasure Beach.

Where to stay: Park Resorts Breydon Water, Haven Wild Duck, Haven Hopton

7. Bournemouth, Dorset: traditional and lovely. There are great beaches and cliff top walks, plus fabulous gardens to enjoy.

Where to stay: Haven Rockley Park

8. St Ives, Cornwall: three stunning beaches and amazing views across the bay to the lighthouse. The pretty town is filled with tiny shops selling local goodies.

Where to stay: Haven Riviere Sands

9. Paignton, Devon: is there anywhere more relaxing? Enjoy peaceful days at the stunning harbour and beaches, and take in the lovely coastal walks.

Where to stay: Park Holidays UK Waterside

10. Hunstanton, Norfolk: this delightful Victorian resort is an east-coast town that faces west, and is one of the few places in the East of England where you can watch the sun set over the sea.

Where to stay: Park Resorts Heacham Beach

Do you agree with our top 10? Tell us which seaside town you love, and why, in the comments below.