Best UK Seaside Destinations 2025
Sidmouth, the elegant seaside gem on the Jurassic Coast and home to The Belmont Hotel, has claimed a prestigious third place in the Which? top‑10 UK seaside destinations for 2025 - scoring an impressive 79% overall!
Sidmouth’s third-place finish in the Which? 2025 survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations is no small feat. The highly respected consumer magazine surveyed over 3,872 members, asking them to rate seaside towns and villages across the country based on a range of key criteria. Each destination received an overall customer score, and Sidmouth’s 79% rating placed it just behind Bamburgh (Northumberland) and Beer (Devon).
"It’s wonderful news that Sidmouth has been recognised as the fantastic location that it is , we are fortunate to have so many great hotels , shops and businesses that make the town what it is."
Matthew Raistrick, Area Director
