Where are the Yorkshire Coast Resorts in the Which? Ranking of Seaside Towns?

The Northumberland village of Bamburgh's been named the UK's top seaside destination for a fourth straight year, here are how the Yorkshire Coast resorts ranked.

Which? surveyed over 4,700 people about their experiences of UK seaside towns in the last year, asking their views on a range of criteria including the quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money.

Which? says Bamburgh achieved a destination score of 86 percent in its survey.

Portmeirion in Gwynedd came second in the poll from the consumer group - ahead of St Andrews in Fife.

On the Yorkshire Coast, Whitby is placed 14th in the list with Robin Hood's Bay 31st.

Whitby received four out of five stars for it's beaches, four stars for value for money and five stars for it's scenery. However the town received just three stars for shopping and two stars for parking. Whitby received an overall score of 77%

Robin Hood's Bay received five stars for its scenery, four stars for its seafront and three stars for its beaches and value for money. The village scored just one star for shopping and for parking and recorded an overall score of 74%

Filey ranks at 54 on the list getting four stars for its beaches, scenery and peace and quiet, but with just 2 stars for food and drink, tourist attractions and shopping it recorded an overall score of 70%

Scarborough scored 62% overall, only ranking three stars for its beaches, value for money and tourist attractions and two stars for parking, food and drink and the seafront, it sits 89th in the rankings.

Bridlington scored 60% with just one star for shopping and ranks 95th.

This year's survey once again saw many lesser known destinations beat their more popular counterparts to the top of the table. Beloved by visitors for its ‘wild’ and ‘beautiful’ beach backed by its imposing castle, Bamburgh took first place in the consumer champion’s survey for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an impressive destination score of 86 per cent.

Visitors were awed by the “magnificent” and “totally unspoiled” beach, as well as by the “dramatic” views of the castle, which one visitor enthused “is probably the most impressive in the British Isles”, and awarded Bamburgh a full five stars for its beach, seafront, scenery, tourist attractions and peace and quiet. Visitors also enjoyed exploring the village, which though small, boasts a handful of well-regarded pubs, restaurants and cafes.

Taking second place with a score of 83 per cent was Italianate Welsh village Portmeirion. The village received a full five star rating for its “idyllic” scenery, seafront, tourist attractions, and parking and four stars for its beaches. Those looking to extend their trip to the “beautiful” town can choose from a range of accommodation options including self-catering cottages and even a castle-style hotel.

In third place was St Andrews, with a destination score of 82 per cent. The “wonderfully scenic” Scottish town received five star ratings in a range of categories including tourist attractions, seafront, beaches and scenery, as well as four stars for shopping and food and drink.

In fourth place was Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, with a destination score of 81 per cent. It achieved an impressive run of five star ratings for its beaches and scenery, as well as four stars for food and drink. Respondents loved their visits to the “characterful” and “lively” town, singling out the castle, priory and weekend market among their recommendations.

St Davids, Pembrokeshire, completes the top five with a score of 80 per cent. The town received a full five stars for its “beautiful ”scenery, and also scored five stars for its tourist attractions, which include its “magnificent” ancient cathedral and the gothic ruins of the Bishop's Palace. Summing up its attractions, one respondent enthused “it has spectacular scenery, great walks, some ancient buildings, and fantastic character. There are also some good beaches nearby which are often practically empty!”

The full results are available at https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/uk-destinations/article/best-beaches-uk-alhlx7E2uw1a