Tenby alternatives?

[Neutralcat]

I posted this in UK travel, but immediatley realised I'd probably get more responses here. Can anyone recommend seaside towns that have a similar 'vibe' to Tenby for a short break for me and my Partner please? We have already been to Salcombe, Lyme Regis and St Ives so would like to try somewhere different. I'm looking at Brixham - am I barking up the wrong tree? Thanks.

Whitby is the usual recommendation and much loved on MN, although personally I'm not a fan. Loved Robin Hood's Bay though.

@throwawaynametoday thanks - I went to Whitby with school years ago and thought it had a really gloomy feeling. Maybe all the Dracula connections clouded my juvenile judgement!

Beaumaris on Anglesey is like going back 25 years, in a good way.

Sheringham Norfolk
Tynemouth Northumberland
Conway/Conwy North Wales
Harlech Mid Wales
Whitstable Kent
Oban Argyll & Bute Scotland

I agree with Beaumaris, it's lovely!

Or Shanklin on the Isle of Wight?

I'll definitely take a look at Beaumaris 😊.

It's gloomy out of season and on a wet day but it's glorious in the sunshine. A beautiful place.

New Quay Wales and that whole coastline is gorgeous.

Southwold in Suffolk

Yes, we stayed in Aberaeron which is tiny but gorgeous (look up the Harbourmaster Hotel, we air bnb'd but this looked good) and spent a couple of days down the coast in New Quay which is also pretty and has a lovely sandy cove beach with dolphins.

Dartmouth in Devon is lovely.

Oh, how could I forget to mention Southwold!

Elie or Crail?

@ginasevern Yes, Dartmouth is on my radar. I've visited briefly but don't think my Partner has. It is lovely; Kingswear across the water looks nice too. @AdaColeman have Googled Southwold, but something puts me off. Maybe the flatness? We like a rugged coastal walk and not sure if we would get our fix in that area?

Thank you for all the suggestions.

Hunstanton in Norfolk?

Wells next the Sea, north Norfolk.

Broadstairs Kent

Yep you definitely wouldn’t get a rugged coastal walk fix in Southwold area! RSPB Minsmere is nearby but it’s very flat and open marshes in that part of the world.

I believe the North Norfolk coastal path stretches for miles so could be an option if you’re looking for beautiful walks. Not rugged like Devon/Cornwall, but cliff paths, sandy dunes, shingle beaches etc. Cromer to Sheringham is very walkable and you can get the train too.