TELEVISION presenter Helen Skelton says one 'gorgeous' Northumberland beach is a 'must-see'.
The Cumbrian native, who regularly appears on BBC show Morning Live, picked her favourite spots along Britain's coast, highlighting beaches from the Outer Hebrides in Scotland to Cornwall.
She said the 'sheer variety and beauty of Britain's coastline never ceases to amaze me'. There were 76 beaches which achieved Blue Flag status in England in 2025.
"People fly across the world to go whale-watching but you can do this off Northumberland's coast', Helen said.
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Some of her favourite beach destinations in Britain include Whitby, Cornwall's Porthcurno Beach, Luskentyre in the Outer Hebrides and Dorset's Durdle Door.
Helen picked one 'gorgeous' beach in Northumberland as a 'must-see'.
"As well as whale and seal-spotting in Northumberland, Bamburgh Castle is a must-see.
"When you have finished building sandcastles and paddling in the sea, you can take a tour of the imposing 12th-century fortress."
Bamburgh beach has often been described as a scenic and tranquil destination, praised for its clean golden sands, grassy dunes, and iconic castle views.
Tripadvisor revealed its Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2026 on February 17, with the Northumberland beach taking the prize in the brand-new 'One of a Kind' list, which recognises the most unique and impressive coastlines in the world.
It was beaten in the Best Beaches list by Sicily's Isola Bella, which came in second, and South Africa's Boulders Beach, which came in first.
Bamburgh was described as 'wild, wide, and unforgettable, in part thanks to the eponymous castle that towers above it all'.
"Time your visit to sunrise or sunset for the most striking photo ops (and a smattering of friendly local dog owners)," Tripadvisor added.
One review on the travellers' site said: "I honestly cannot think of a single negative thing to say about this beach. It is genuinely one of the most impressive stretches of coastline I have visited."
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