Do you have a favourite North East beach in mind when it comes to picking the perfect spot for sunbathing?

A sandy beach in the region has been revealed as one of the best “right now” according to Time Out.

The travel experts praised Bamburgh Beach in Northumberland for its “long stretches of gorgeous coastline”, near a historical castle which was used as a filming location for the newest Indiana Jones movie.

Speaking about the new guide, Time Out explained: “No matter the time of year, the UK’s beaches are amongst the finest attractions this country has to offer, but it’s in the summertime that they really come into their own.

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“Fresh coastal air, soft sand between your toes, thunderously crashing waves and balmy weather? Well, maybe the weather bit is a little ambitious, but if all those come together life simply doesn’t get any better.

“The UK is home to dozens of drop-dead gorgeous beaches primed for you to explore. From vast, sandy crowd-pleasers conveniently located near pretty seaside towns to hidden coves with extremely clear sea water accessible only by boat or hike, these islands have it all.

"Whether you’re after picnic spots, nature-watching or the kind of scenes that look more like the Caribbean than the UK, this is our handpicked guide to the UK’s finest beaches.”

You can see the best 34 beaches in the UK “right now” according to Time Out here.

What did Time Out say about Bamburgh Beach among the UK’s best?

Wondering what to expect during your visit to Bamburgh Beach? Time Out said it’s best for “channelling your inner Grace Darling on a boat trip to the Farnes”.

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It added: “It can get canny chilly on the northeastern coast of England, which probably explains why its long stretches of gorgeous coastline have been criminally overlooked by holiday-goers.

“Bamburgh’s pristine 1.5-mile-long white sand beach is one of the area’s best, and sits beneath a mighty eleventh-century castle that was recently used as a filming location for the latest Indiana Jones.

“The area is also ideal for boat trips to the Farne Islands just off the coast – here you can spot seals, puffins and maybe even dolphins, while the pretty medieval village and the RNLI’s Grace Darling Museum are also worth exploring.”

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If you’re looking for somewhere to stay nearby, Time Out recommends Coastal Retreats, which has “several lovely holiday cottages in the area, including the Bamburgh Coach House, an airy two-bedroom conversion a mile down the road from the village.”

There’s also a spacious garden and the bedrooms have “excellent” sea views.

For those who don’t fancy driving, the closest station to Bamburgh Beach in Northumberland is Chathill.