The beautiful English bay overlooked by a castle and 'haunted by a Viking ghost'

The small sandy bay is enclosed by cliffs and grassy banks. (Image: Getty) Many of us decide to head overseas when it comes to choosing a beach holiday in the summer. European resorts in Italy , Spain and Greece guarantee long days of glorious sunshine and hot temperatures - the perfect antidote to a sometimes wet British summer.

But, for those who prefer to stay local, then the UK has a plethora of coastal resorts , each with its own unique offerings. One in particular has become a favourite with Brits and provides plenty of entertainment for all the family. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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