Red Online – The Best Beaches Near London

The South Coast’s answer to Miami, Bournemouth is a two-hour drive south of London on a good day (it may take a little longer to reach the heatwave destination du jour on a hot one). The sandy beaches stretch for seven miles, with the Isle of Wight in the distance. Like all self-respecting British beach towns, there’s plenty of fun to be had along the pier, with a zip-line, fairground rides and an arcade.

Where to stay: Taking over what was once an OAP favourite close to the town centre, THE NICI has restored a grand seaside stay to more than its former glory, adding a cabana-lined pool, a spa with Oskia and OTO treatments, and a buzzy new restaurant.

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