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Seeking safe beach, quaint villages, bit of history

38 replies

Megabeth · 07/10/2017 18:36

I'd be grateful for suggestions for August 2018 please.

We've stayed at a beautiful site near the Pembrokeshire coastal path for many years so it's time for a change.

The youngest is 11 so they still enjoy days on the beach bodyboarding and digging in the sand. DH has a Kayak and the children have started to paddle out a bit so it needs to safe waters.

I'd like somewhere that might be close to places of historic interest and also with villages to explore.
DH says Cornwall too busy in August.

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FiveGoMadInDorset · 07/10/2017 18:51

Dorset, Studland for sandy beaches, Lulworth cove for paddling about in the kayak, Corfe Castle, Tyneham Village,, Kimmeridge and The Etches Museum, Bivington Tank Museum, (excellent on a rainy day)

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Megabeth · 07/10/2017 19:57

Thanks FiveGoMadInDorset,
Love the name, I'm a Comic Strip fan Grin

I've always wanted to try Dorset, I'll check those out Smile

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YorkshireCurly · 07/10/2017 19:59

Have you considered the Gower? Oxwich bay is huge, and for a quieter beach try three cliffs bay?

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ineedamoreadultieradult · 07/10/2017 19:59

The Seahouses/Bamburgh coast area. You can visit Holy Island and Alnwich Castle/Gardens etc and the beaches are amazing!

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AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 07/10/2017 19:59

We love Croyde in North Devon.

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Crumbs1 · 07/10/2017 20:08

Isle of Wight with lovely beaches (hire a hut daily in Ventnor) lots of places to visit and good crabbing. Osborne house, Carisbrook Castle, the Old Battery all good days out. Plenty of choices of accommodation. Ferry makes it more fun too.

South hams has some of loveliest beaches in the country. Soar Mill Cove hotel has good self catering units with stunning views and use of hotel pool and games room. Salcombe and Dartmouth are lovely to Potter around. Boat trips up the Dart, Sea Tractor from South Sands.

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BossWitch · 07/10/2017 20:11

North Northumberland coast, around the alnwick area, but be prepared for cold seas! Wetsuits needed!

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Megabeth · 07/10/2017 21:58

Thanks for all the suggestions, I saw Gower mentioned on another thread, Croyde Bay and Salcombe look lovely also.

I've fancied going to Northumberland and we already have the wetsuits !

I've never considered the Isle of Wight but my son visited with his Scout unit this year.

Plenty of places for me to research, thanks very much
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Hoppinggreen · 07/10/2017 22:03

Agree with Northumberland- it's fab

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AtSea1979 · 07/10/2017 22:06

Anglesey is nice for calm seas

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Ricekrispie22 · 08/10/2017 08:58

Another vote for Northumberland! Specifically Bamburgh, where you have a choice of 4 castles (including Alnwick which is where some parts of Harry Potter was filmed and it has a terrific tree house and water garden!) There's also the Grace Darling museum and I highly recommend making a trip across to the Farne islands if you're after villages to explore. Keeps your eyes peeled for seals and puffins

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mummymeister · 08/10/2017 14:33

North coast of Cornwall is very busy in August but the SE coast around Looe isn't - far from it. we have spent many holidays in this area and still have days out when we barely see anyone. its also near to Plymouth and devon. we stay HERE as it has its own swimming pool and there are lots of cycle trails and canoeing things/ water type activities nearby.

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wigglybeezer · 08/10/2017 14:36

East Neuk of Fife, that's my suggestion as somewhere you have undoubtedly never considered!

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LastNightMyWifeHooveredMyHead · 08/10/2017 14:36

Another vote here for Northumberland: amazing beaches and more history than you can shake a stick at! Our Best Ever Holiday

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pinkmagic1 · 08/10/2017 14:37

North Norfolk is lovely, especially Wells Next The Sea. Lovely little harbour town with plenty to do in the local area and a gorgeous beach that goes on for miles.
There is a creek that runs from the harbour to the beach and I have seen people kyaking many times.

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SleepingInYourFlowerbed · 08/10/2017 14:44

Another vote for Studland Bay, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay etc. Amazing, beautiful place and plenty to explore.

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somewhereovertherain · 10/10/2017 05:55

Either Northumberland or Western Lake District - st bees or nr Haverigg.

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Megabeth · 13/10/2017 12:03

Thanks for the additional suggestions, to be honest DH is happy to stick with our usual destination so I'll have to try and talk him round to somewhere different. I don't think he would want to drive up to Fife but I would love to visit Scotland again. I've been to Ayrshire and it was lovely.

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Hairyfairy01 · 15/10/2017 01:43

North Wales. Snowdonia / anglesey (lots of Great Lakes for kayaking in snowdonia)

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twinone · 15/10/2017 01:47

North Yorksire - Staithes, Whitby.

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Shockers · 15/10/2017 01:54

Beadnell Bay, Northumberland, Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire, or Anglesey.

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Funf · 18/10/2017 12:08

Criccieth and the rest of the Llynn peninsular
Abersoc, Porthmadog, Whistling sands, Llanbedrog
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/llanbedrog
www.criccieth.co.uk

Nice location
www.tycoch.co.uk

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GemmaB78 · 18/10/2017 12:18

Another vote for Northumberland here. It's one of my favourite places in the UK. So diverse, so much to see and do.

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BlueChampagne · 18/10/2017 13:14

Isles of Scilly if you've got the budget.

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Dowser · 20/10/2017 12:27

Llantwit major, anything south of Cardiff but near enough to enjoy Cardiff museums and attractions.
You might want to give barry a miss though although it does have a sandy beach

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