Sign up for free to get the latest Northumberland news and updates delivered straight to your inboxNorthumberland's stunning Bamburgh beach has been recognised as one of the best in the UK by The Sunday Times. Chris Haslam, the chief travel writer at The Times and Sunday Times , was left impressed when he visited the coastline while compiling the title's annual guide of the UK’s 50 best beaches. Last year Sandhaven Beach in South Shields was named the UK's beach of the year by The Times, but this year it was Weymouth in Dorset that took the top spot. "This is the most comprehensive and detailed beach guide available, and the only one in which every stretch of sand, pebbles, or shingle has been physically inspected within the past eight weeks. Claire Irvin, head of travel at The Times and Sunday Times, said: “The Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beach 2023 is a highly anticipated annual guide, informing and inspiring our readers’ much-loved coastal trips throughout the year.

Source: The Times July 14, 2023 08:17 UTC