Blue Flag Beaches in the UK

Experience award-winning coastal quality. Browse 87 UK beaches holding international Blue Flag accreditation for environmental cleanliness and top-tier safety standards.

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About Blue Flag Awarded Beaches

The international Blue Flag award is a globally recognized eco-label awarded to beaches meeting strict criteria for water quality, environmental management, safety services, and public education.
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Putsborough beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Putsborough

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Jaywick beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Jaywick

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Long Barn From £424 Rural Retreats

Long Barn

Shropshire Coastal Stay

Boasting spectacular views across open countryside, Long Barn is perfect for couples who wish to escape and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Enjoy walks right from the doorstep,...

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Gwithian Towans beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Gwithian Towans

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Tolcarne beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Tolcarne

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Treyarnon Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Treyarnon Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Aberdyfi Rural beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi Rural

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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The Old Chapel From £763 Rural Retreats

The Old Chapel

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Situated in rural village of Pentney, The Old Chapel is a spacious and stylishly converted former chapel, boasting countryside views, a hot tub and sauna. Perfect for couples, f...

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Church Ope Cove beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Church Ope Cove

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Duporth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Duporth

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Porthcothan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Porthcothan

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Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Charnwood Cottage (4) From £675 Rural Retreats

Charnwood Cottage (4)

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Located in the popular Georgian village of Burnham Market, 18th century Charnwood Cottage is a beautifully curated traditional brick and flint hideaway. Exquisitely decorated in...

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Babbacombe beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Babbacombe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Torre Abbey beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Torre Abbey

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Manorbier beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

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Well Green Cottage From £490 Suffolk Hideaways

Well Green Cottage

Wenhaston Coastal Stay

Located in Wenhaston, this beautiful and cosy 17th century beamed cottage has undergone a stunning renovation. Well Green Cottage is perfect for couples and small families who e...

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Withernsea beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Withernsea

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Holywell Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Holywell Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Hill Top Farm (14) From £2,358 Rural Retreats

Hill Top Farm (14)

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Hill Top Farm is situated right in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, close to the attractive Wensleydale village of ...

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Llyn Padarn beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Felixstowe North beach, Suffolk Suffolk Excellent

Felixstowe North

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Dawlish Warren beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Dawlish Warren

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Sunnyside Barn From £592 Rural Retreats

Sunnyside Barn

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Sunnyside Barn is a beautifully converted barn that accommodates six guests, featuring oak doors and slate window sills. It is conveniently situated in the picturesque Hamlet of...

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Portmellon beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Portmellon

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Long Rock beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Long Rock

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Summerleaze beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Summerleaze

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Abereiddy beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

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Fitters Barn From £1,467 Rural Retreats

Fitters Barn

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Situated in the charming village of Warham, just outside of the bustling coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea, Fitters Barn is a contemporary barn conversion with a difference. Co...

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Coppet Hall beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Coppet Hall

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Swanage Central beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Swanage Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Warkworth beach, North East North East Excellent

Warkworth

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Sandsend beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Sandsend

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Anne's Hut (Monmouthshire) From £376 Rural Retreats

Anne's Hut (Monmouthshire)

Monmouthshire Coastal Stay

If you’re looking to get away from it all, Anne’s Hut will transport you into total seclusion, amongst the greenery and the tranquillity of the Wye Valley. An idyllic romantic r...

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Abersoch beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Abersoch

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Hythe beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Hythe

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Calshot beach, South East South East Excellent

Calshot

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Maenporth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Maenporth

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Frequently Asked Questions — Blue Flag Awarded Beaches

What is the Blue Flag award?

Blue Flag is an international award managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). It requires beaches to achieve 'Excellent' water quality and adhere to 33 strict environmental criteria.

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