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From Cardigan Bay's resident dolphins to a Northumberland harbor reshaped by a single historic storm, the best UK seaside towns to visit in 2026
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In 2026, the U.K.’s coastline is more in the spotlight than it has been in a long, long time. The opening of the long-awaited King Charles III Coastal Path means that the entire coasts of England, Wales and Scotland are now fully walkable, giving travelers even more reason to visit the nation’s extraordinary roster of seaside towns.
Being an island nation, the U.K. holds no shortage of coastal spots, from prim, proper, picture-postcard idylls to remote, blustery retreats from stormy seas to thrill-packed resort towns with something for everyone. Britain offers all of the above and much more for anyone hunting for seaside towns worth checking out right now.
