Eating ice cream while strolling along the boardwalk, making sandcastles on the beach and tucking into lashings of fresh fish and chips... A day out by the British seaside is a highlight of the summer not to be missed. And there are plenty of spots to choose from on our coastlines, from a pier with a Grade II-listed lighthouse in Tynemouth to charming fishermen's huts and pebbled beaches in Aldeburgh.Not all seaside towns are created equal however, and Which? can now officially reveal this year's favourites.As part of its annual survey of 5,300 participants, the consumer champion assessed the quality of the beaches, scenery, food and drink, accommodation, tourist attractions, shopping and value for money.The north of England, in particular, has been enjoying high praise from beachgoers, claiming two of the top spots, for the second year in a row.Things are not, however, as rosy down south. Indeed, Bognor Regis, in West Sussex, has been declared Britain's worst seaside town by the consumer champion for the second year in a row.Fortunately, though, there are plenty of highly-rated destinations to enjoy across the country. Here we take a look at the nation's top 10 seaside resorts for 2026.