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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The Old Foundry From £888 Rural Retreats

The Old Foundry

Norfolk Coastal Stay

This single-storey brick and chalk detached house sits within a third of acre of gardens and has beautiful views across open farmland and showcases exposed beams and stonework. ...

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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

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Myrtle Cottage From £960 Suffolk Hideaways

Myrtle Cottage

Friston Coastal Stay

Located in the picturesque village of Friston, Myrtle Cottage is a beautifully restored Suffolk cottage that combines traditional charm with contemporary comfort. Finished to an...

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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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Heather Cottage From £439 Rural Retreats

Heather Cottage

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

This charming cottage has been lovingly refurbished with care taken to keep its character while offering modern comforts for a fabulous Yorkshire holiday. Situated in the unspoi...

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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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Bracken From £511 Rural Retreats

Bracken

Dorset Coastal Stay

Situated in beautiful rural North Dorset on farmland. Bracken is one of three unique, detached eco retreats, constructed to an exceptionally high standard in 2020. Enjoy the pea...

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Withernsea beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Withernsea

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Holywell Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Holywell Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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The Old School From £712 Rural Retreats

The Old School

Dorset Coastal Stay

Sitting on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of South Perrott in beautiful West Dorset, The Old School is a stylish holiday home which retains many of its original features, ...

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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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Meads Cabin From £273 Dorset Hideaways

Meads Cabin

Lyme Regis And Charmouth Coastal Stay

Charming and bijou, Meads Cabin is a delightful couples retreat, conveniently located close to Charmouth’s famous fossil beach and within easy reach of neighbouring Lyme Regis. ...

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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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Creaky Cottage From £913 Rural Retreats

Creaky Cottage

Dorset Coastal Stay

Creaky by name but not by nature, this generous and stylish detached cottage sits in a stunning rural location. With flexible accommodation for up to eight guests, the cottage i...

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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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Garden Room From £542 Rural Retreats

Garden Room

Sussex Coastal Stay

A contemporary, open-plan studio property with bi-fold doors opening on to a secluded garden, paved terrace and hot tub. Situated in a quaint village at the foot of the South Do...

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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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