Which? consumer magazine has named its UK’s best seaside town - and no towns from Cornwall even make the top 20.

The closest is St Mawes which came 23rd in the poll with overall customer score of 75 per cent voted for by readers of the magazine and the website Bude came 26th with 74per cent customer score, while Falmouth was way down the ratings at number 36 with a 73 per cent customer score, it did however get four out of five stars for its beaches and scenery.

It was followed by Fowey in 41st place with a 72 per cent customer score.

Fowey in 41st place with a 72 per cent customer scoreFowey in 41st place with a 72 per cent customer score (Image: jim monk)

Happily for Cornwall, there are no beaches from the Duchy in the top 20 ‘worst’ beaches – although Newquay falls just outside, placing 21 from bottom with a 57 per cent customer score.

Penzance, recently named among the best places to live by the sea for a second year in a row by The Times, is only nine places higher, with a 60 per cent customer score.

Bamburgh, Northumberland was named UK’s best seaside town for fourth year running in the Which? survey The consumer champion surveyed over 4,700 people about their experiences of UK seaside towns in the last year, asking their views on a range of criteria including the quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money.

The survey results spotlight coastal gems from all four nations, with Bamburgh, Northumberland taking the top spot, Portmeirion, Gwynedd in second place, St Andrews, Fife in third place and Portstewart, Derry/Londonderry, the favourite Northern Irish resort, also featuring in the top 20.

To add insult to injury, the Duchy towns were beaten by their closest rivals Devon with Dartmouth, Devon, getting a score of 79% along with Rye, East Sussex, and Southwold, Suffolk tied on a destination score of 79 per cent.

“Quaint, historic and friendly” Dartmouth won over visitors with its stunning scenery, for which it received five stars.

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: “From wild, unspoilt stretches of remote coastline to charming traditional bucket and spade resorts, the UK’s seaside towns offer something for everyone.

“While you may have your own favourite coastal spot, this year’s survey shows that it’s worth looking beyond the