The school holidays have arrived accompanied by the prospect of some sunny weather – what better time to hit the beach.

Just in time for a summer on the sand, a study by Parkdean Resorts has revealed the top 12 beaches in England according to TikTok.

Analysing data from the popular social media platform, they discovered the most hash-tagged and viewed beaches, uncovering the most well-liked coastal locations.

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Top 12 beaches in England according to TikTok

Falmouth Packet: Brighton Beach topped the TikTok best beaches list. Picture: PABrighton Beach topped the TikTok best beaches list. Picture: PA

Coming out on top was pebble beach Brighton with a whopping 54.2 million views on TikTok.

Although missing out on the number one slot, Dorset fared well in the list, boasting four separate locations among the top 12, with Weymouth, West Bay, Bournemouth and Sandbanks Harbour beaches all featuring.

Three Kent beaches – Palm Bay Beach, Herne Bay and Botany Bay – also made it onto the list, as well as Carbis Bay Beach and Porth Joke Beach in Cornwall.

Here’s the full list:

  1. Brighton Beach, East Sussex – 54.2 million views
  2. Weymouth Beach, Dorset – 42.9 million views
  3. West Bay, Dorset – 17.3 million views
  4. Palm Bay Beach, Kent – 12.6 million views
  5. Bournemouth Beach, Dorset – 12.2 million views
  6. Herne Bay, Kent – 11.1 million views
  7. Carbis Bay Beach, Cornwall – 10.7 million views
  8. Sandbanks Harbour Beach, Dorset – 7.9 million views
  9. Porth Joke Beach, Cornwall – 7.6 million views
  10. Crosby Beach, Merseyside – 7.6 million views
  11. Botany Bay, Kent – 7.5 million views
  12. Blackpool Beach, Lancashire – 5.3 million views

Cornwall destinations in best beaches list

 

Carbis Bay Beach

Fool all of your social media followers making them think you’ve jetted off to the Caribbean, when in fact you’re actually in Cornwall. With its luscious white sands and clear blue sea, Carbis Bay Beach is a must see destination to visit in the UK with a cool 10.7 million views.

Porth Joke Beach

With more than 7 million views on TikTok, this secluded unspoilt beach in Cornwall is perfect for a day of rest and relaxation by the sea. Dogs are allowed all year round and is a perfect location if you enjoy surfing.

To find out more about the other locations on the list, visit the Parkdean Resorts website.