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Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

The town has a north beach, a south beach and a harbour. It is both a seaside town and a fishing port.

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Bridport, Dorset

Bridport can be classed as having everything to please the holiday maker, it has a strong nautical atmosphere born of its long association with the sea, and its history as a flourishing rope making town during the great age of sailing ships.

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Brightlingsea, Essex

A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea.

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Brighton, East Sussex

Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.

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Brixham, Devon

The long history of Brixham first began in pre-historic caves, finds suggest that Human beings sheltered here during the Ice Age

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Broadstairs, Kent

At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens.

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Bude, Cornwall

Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers.

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Bungay, Suffolk

A market town in Suffolk known for its medieval architecture and scenic location along the River Waveney.

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Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.

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Camber, East Sussex

Backed by the Walland Marsh, Camber has one of the finest stretches of pure sand and sand dunes found along the East Sussex coast.

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Canvey Island, Essex

With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination.

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Charmouth, Dorset

This pretty resort grew up in a gap of cliffs overlooking picturesque Lyme Bay. In the days prior to the motor car it was a fashionable coaching stop. One illustrious visitor of...

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Christchurch, Dorset

Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was a walled town, a stronghold of Alfred the Great,...

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Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time.

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Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.

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Clovelly, Devon

Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.

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Cromer, Norfolk

Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside.

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Dartmouth, Devon

Notwithstanding its deep rooted seafaring traditions and historic connections, the town of Dartmouth makes an interesting and relaxing place to visit for a holiday.

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Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign.

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Deal, Kent

He came, He saw, He conquered, is NOT true of Julius Ceasar.

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