Britain’s ‘best seaside town’ is… Dartmouth

May 12, 2024

Britain’s ‘best seaside town’ has been named – despite being miles away from the ocean

Source: Britain’s ‘best seaside town’ is not near the ocean but is a still a pretty ‘staycation’ | Travel News | Travel | Express.co.uk

This charming coastal town is not near the ocean, but has earned its reputation as a seaside holiday destination due to its stunning views, tasty fish and chips and unique connection to Agatha Christie.

Dartmouth is a picturesque town in DevonEngland nest to the River Dart which flows into the English Channel and is known for its beautiful pastel homes sitting on the waterfront which is bustling with activities due to the boats sailing past.

It has been named one of the UK’s “best staycation ideas” according to CN Traveller and has also recently been crowned one of England’s “best seaside towns” according to Time Out despite not sitting on a beach.

They wrote: “Okay, so it’s technically not actually a seaside town – rather a town on the banks of the River Dart, a couple of miles from the sea.

“But Dartmouth comes with everything you could want in a trip to the coast. There are historic pubs, and there are walking trails straight out to the sea. There are boat trips galore, and there are crabbers crabbing away in the harbour daily.”

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