HOLKHAM BEACH, NORFOLK Holkham Beach, on the North Norfolk Coast, was a favourite haunt of Queen Elizabeth II, and is such a cinematic spot that it’s featured as a location in movies as diverse as Shakespeare in Love and Deadpool & Wolverine. Kids adore exploring the swathes of fine pale sand, shady pine forests and rolling dunes that make up part of the Holkham National Nature Reserve, as well as channelling their inner David Attenborough and discovering shy wildlife. You can even spot grey seals splashing about or snoozing on the sand here, and horses galloping on the water’s edge aren’t an unusual sight. The beach seems to stretch endlessly, so make the most of all that space and take a long walk to tire out the kids. The vast spread also means you’ll always find a quiet spot, even in summer. There’s a car park on Lady Anne’s Drive, off the main coastal road, and from there, a tree-lined boardwalk goes down to the beach. HOW TO GET THERE: 16 minutes west of Wells-next- the-Sea, North Norfolk WHERE TO STAY: Pinewoods Holiday Park, Wells- next-the-Sea, 2-Bedroom Saltmarsh Lodge (2 adults, 2 children) from £991 per week pinewoods.co.uk
CAMBER SANDS, EAST SUSSEX
Stretching out for gloriously unbroken miles on the Sussex coast, Camber Sands offers arresting views and everything from kitesurfing and kayaking to stand-up paddleboarding. If you’re feeling bold, wade in the calm, shallow waters. It’s also prime kite flying territory or you can hop on board one of the local dinghy tours to spot playful seals lounging around offshore. Pack a picnic for this one too and watch kids’ eyes light up when they spot the dramatic backdrop of undulating dunes: home to over 250 species of plants and tiny wildlife. At low tide, stretches of damp sand make fertile foundations for sprawling sandcastles, and there’s free parking at Broomhill car park, so you can walk directly onto the beach. HOW TO GET THERE: 10 minutes’ walk from Camber on the East Sussex coast WHERE TO STAY: Stowaway Beach House, Camber, 2-Bedroom Holiday House (2 adults, 2 children) from £735 per week beachhousecamber.com
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