The school holidays have arrived accompanied by the prospect of some sunny weather – what better time to hit the beach.

Just in time for a summer on the sand, a study by Parkdean Resorts has revealed the top 12 beaches in England according to TikTok.

Analysing data from the popular social media platform, they discovered the most hash-tagged and viewed beaches, uncovering the most well-liked coastal locations.

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Top 12 beaches in England according to TikTok

The Argus: Brighton Beach topped the TikTok best beaches list. Picture: PABrighton Beach topped the TikTok best beaches list. Picture: PA

Coming out on top was Brighton Beach with a whopping 54.2 million views on TikTok.

With plenty of attractions including the pier and British Airways i360, Brighton has plenty to offer residents and visitors this summer.

Although missing out on the number one slot, Dorset also fared well in the list, boasting four separate locations among the top 12, with Weymouth, West Bay, Bournemouth and Sandbanks Harbour beaches all featuring.

Three Kent beaches – Palm Bay Beach, Herne Bay and Botany Bay – also made it onto the list, as well as Carbis Bay Beach and Porth Joke Beach in Cornwall.

Here’s the full list:

  1. Brighton Beach, East Sussex – 54.2 million views
  2. Weymouth Beach, Dorset – 42.9 million views
  3. West Bay, Dorset – 17.3 million views
  4. Palm Bay Beach, Kent – 12.6 million views
  5. Bournemouth Beach, Dorset – 12.2 million views
  6. Herne Bay, Kent – 11.1 million views
  7. Carbis Bay Beach, Cornwall – 10.7 million views
  8. Sandbanks Harbour Beach, Dorset – 7.9 million views
  9. Porth Joke Beach, Cornwall – 7.6 million views
  10. Crosby Beach, Merseyside – 7.6 million views
  11. Botany Bay, Kent – 7.5 million views
  12. Blackpool Beach, Lancashire – 5.3 million views

 

To find out more about the other locations on the list, visit the Parkdean Resorts website.