The cleanest blue flag seashores in England 2022

England’s cleanest beaches have been revealed, with the most important quantity within the South West.

Seventy-one seashores from throughout the nation have been awarded Blue Flag standing, a world mark from the Foundation for Environmental Education that deems seashores as being clear, protected, environmentally pleasant and having nice amenities.

The South West had essentially the most Blue Flag seashores in England, with 32 of its seashores profitable the award, whereas Yorkshire and the Humber had only one.

In the East Midlands, 5 seashores have been awarded Blue Flags; within the East of England there have been 12; within the North East there have been six; and within the South East there have been 15 winners.

English favourites that have been awarded Blue Flag standing embrace Brighton, Whitby, Cromer, Cleethorpes and Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, 137 seashores throughout the nation have been introduced with a Seaside Award. Run by Keep Britain Tidy, the nationwide Seaside Awards rewards high-quality seashores in England with good water high quality.

The 71 seashores with Blue Flag standing and the 137 Seaside Awards characterize a rise of 18 from 2018.

“Visiting beaches with the Blue Flag or Seaside Award status means beach-goers can feel more relaxed in a setting that is environmentally considerate,” stated Keep Britain Tidy’s chief govt Allison Ogden-Newton.

“We as individuals feel emotionally connected to the environment more than ever, with so many experiencing eco-anxiety. Keep Britain Tidy continues to push for more environmentally responsible beaches, where visitors needn’t feel this stress.

“We’re incredibly pleased to have even more winners this year than last, proving the great dedication of the beach staff. From environmental education for the local community and ensuring responsible beach use, to cleaning regimes and an increasing number of recycling facilities, it is a full-time commitment to create beaches worthy of the awards.

“Thanks to the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, visitors can be reassured their destination is cared for and they will be able to help maintain the high standards of these awards thanks to their environmental initiatives.”

England’s Blue Flag-awarded seashores by area

East Midlands

Ingoldmells South

Central Beach, Mablethorpe

Central Beach, Skegness

Central Beach, Sutton on Sea

Cleethorpes Central

East of England

Cromer

Sea Palling

Sheringham

Mundesley

East Runton

West Runton

East Beach Shoeburyness

Shoebury Common

Thorpe Bay

Three Shells Beach

Dovercourt Bay

Brightlingsea

North East

Tynemouth Longsands

King Edwards Bay

Whitley Bay

Roker

Seaburn

Saltburn by the Sea

Yorkshire & Humber

Whitby

South East

Brighton Central

Hove Lawns

Tankerton

Marina St Leonards

Hayling Island Beachlands

Sheerness Beach

Minster Leas

Minnis Bay

West Bay

St Mildreds

Botany Bay

Margate Main Sands

Stone Bay

Westbrook Bay

West Wittering Beach

South West

Blackpool Sands

Poole, Sandbanks Peninsular

Poole, Shore Road

Poole, Canford Cliffs

Poole, Branksome Chine

Alum Chine

Bournemouth Manor Steps

Durley Chine

Fisherman’s Walk

Southbourne

Carbis Bay

Gyllyngvase

Porthmeor

Great Western

Porthtowan

Trevone Bay

Widemouth Bay

Sandy Bay

Exmouth East

Challaborough Bay

Croyde Bay

Swanage Central

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Town

Breakwater Beach

Broadsands

Meadfoot Beach

Oddicombe Beach

Preston Sands

Torre Abbey Sands

Westward Ho!

Weymouth Central