A North East seaside town has been named one of the UK's best after it was branded an 'amazing' location by visitors.
As part of The Sun's Best of British travel series, a team of experts compiled a list of the best coastal spots to consider for a staycation this year.
Tynemouth was featured in the ranking, being named an "incredible place" by judges.
The ranking, which was collated by travel reporter Ryan Gray, said: "The North East is a much-overlooked part of the country for seaside towns, with Tynemouth standing out among the best of the ones on offer.
"Longsands Beach is, in my opinion, the finest family beach in the UK with its mile-long expanse of shoreline blessed with perfect golden sands, a deep inky-blue sea home to both seals and dolphins and fantastic child-friendly food and entertainment a stone's throw away.
"While some locals will be scattered across the sand, or out surfing in the fresh North Sea water, plenty will also be found in Crusoe's, a wonderful little café right on the beach, serving everything from breakfast to booze, making it the perfect stop for seaside refreshments."
Meanwhile, Tynemouth has been crowned among the best places to live by the sea in the UK, according to The Times.
The seaside location was also praised for its perfect combination of “sand, surf and super-fresh seafood”.
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The Times commented on its coastal property guide: “This selection of the best places to live by the coast includes something for everyone: arty, commutable towns, seaside suburbs, pretty honeypots and spectacular, wild escapes.
“All these contrasting locations have something to offer in every season, with the kind of communities, connections and practicalities that will make the holiday feeling last all year round.
“And there’s something for every budget, too — with an average house price for each location provided by Savills, using Land Registry data.”
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