Overview

• Which? surveyed more than 3,800 holiday-goers on beach quality, scenery, food and drink, accommodation, attractions and value for money
• Northumberland’s Bamburgh held first place with an 84% overall score driven by high marks for tranquillity
• Beer jumped from 18th last year to claim 80%, earning five stars for scenery alongside four-star ratings for peace and quiet and value
• Public transport to Beer ends short of the village and parking spaces are limited, making it difficult to reach without a car
• Established resorts lagged behind, with St Ives at 68%, Brighton at 61%, Margate at 56% and Bognor Regis at 36%, underscoring changing holiday preferences