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WEYMOUTH Beach has been named the best beach in the UK. Not only that, its 'beautiful' golden sands came in the top 10 best-rated beaches in Europe in the Travellers’ Choice award for beaches, announced by TripAdvisor.

With its donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, live music and free summer firework displays, travellers had high praise for Weymouth Beach, highlighting that it was clean, child-friendly and safe.

Cllr Jason Osborne, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council Tourism and Culture briefholder, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded the number one beach in the UK in the Travellers’ Choice Awards for Beaches. This award is particularly special for the borough as it is based solely on reviews from people who have visited our resort.

“This is a huge accolade and is recognition of not only the beach but the town. The award reflects the hard work that is done by the borough council and its partners such as Dorset Waste Partnership, local businesses and the community. It’s a great start to the year and hopefully signals a successful season ahead for Weymouth and Dorset.”

Travellers’ Choice beach award-winners were determined based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings for beaches on TripAdvisor gathered over a 12-month period.
As well as notching the top spot in the UK, Weymouth Beach came ninth in Europe.

La Concha Beach in Spain came first.

Cllr Ian Bruce said: “We are constantly voted right at the top of best beaches in the country and in the world.

“We have the advantage of being in a wonderful, scenic location. There is a shallow, sloping area so kids can play safely. There are plenty of cafes and shops; everything close by.

“We underestimate just how simple things like the Esplanade, which is flat and walkable, make for a really healthy place to come.”