Despite its gloomy weather, the UK has some pretty beautiful seaside towns to explore. If you're looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of city life, or perhaps need a little break during the summer holidays , you don't need to hop on a plane and travel to the other side of the world. In fact, just pack your bags and get up onto the A19 to find the UK's 'coolest' town.
With miles and miles of sandy golden beaches and crystal-clear water, this hidden gem is bound to hit people's radar soon and become the next British hotspot. Located just eight miles outside of Newcastle, Tynemouth, in Tyne and Wear, was recently listed in Time Out's top 20 best places to live by the sea. It also made the publication's 'coolest, prettiest and quirkiest' seaside towns in the country.
"Tynemouth manages to perfectly merge artisan city cool and wholesome coastal pursuits into the perfect salty, seaside package," Time Out said. "Its three white sandy beaches are overlooked by a ruined priory and castle. A working lighthouse stands at the tip of its craggy headland, and it has a period high street crammed with traditional pubs and fish and chip shops.
" It went on to say: "Alongside all this, however, you’ll find tooth-achingly cool small-batch artisan roasteries like Tynemouth Coffee Company, forward-thinking restaurants, quirky bars and craft beer spots, a thriving surfing community and designer-maker emporiums." Complete with a surfing community, craft beer bars, independent coffee sho.