BOURNE TO WIN

The UK’S best beaches according to TripAdvisor – and Dorset has THREE in the top ten

Bournemouth beach in Dorset takes the top spot - and it also came fifth in Europe and 14th in the world

Published: 12:14, 21 Feb 2018
Updated: 10:48, 26 Feb 2018

IF you're looking for some summer staycation inspiration - TripAdvisor has just revealed its list of the top ten beaches in the UK.

Bournemouth beach in Dorset takes the top spot - and it also came fifth in Europe and 14^th in the world.

Bournemouth beach in Dorset takes the top spot in the UK's best beaches

On the global list, Bournemouth ranked above beaches in locations world famous for their miles of golden sands and crystal clear waters, including the Seychelles, Australia, Turkey and Sicily.

Bournemouth’s seven mile stretch of sandy beach has something to offer everyone.

It boasts traditional seaside attractions, beach huts for hire, water sports and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks.

The bay also has its own micro-climate, giving it some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK.

Bournemouth beach has its own micro-climate, giving it some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK

Second place in the UK goes to Scotland’s Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris, which also comes in 16^th in Trip Advisor's list of Europe's best beaches, and stunning Rhossili Bay, located in Swansea County, Wales, comes in third in the UK and 25^th in Europe.

Dorset celebrates more wins than any other county in this year’s awards, in addition to the victory of Bournemouth Beach climbing six places from last year to be named number one in the UK in 2018.

The county is also home to two other winners in the UK top 10 – Weymouth Beach, which takes fifth place and Hengistbury Head coming in seventh.

Read on to find out which other beaches made the list...