Holkham beach named UK's most beautiful by Time Out

Time Out Magazine has shared its list of the 39 best beaches to visit across the UK this year.

Holkham ranked 1st overall and was named the top spot to feel "a million miles away from civilisation".

Its extensive beach makes you feel miles away from civilisation (Image: Matthew Usher) It beat other beauty spots including St Andrews West Sands in Scotland and Kynance Cove in Cornwall.

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Travel writers for the magazine said: "Easily one of the best-looking beaches in the UK, Holkham would be flooded with visitors if it were just that little bit closer to London – or, like, anywhere.

The Victoria Inn is only a short walk from Holkham beach (Image: Ian Burt) "It’s surrounded by a massive nature reserve of pinewoods and salt marsh, full of orchids, sea lavender and rare birds."

The magazine recommended staying at the "perfectly polished" Victoria Inn.

With 20 rooms on offer, the establishment brings guests a "posh-contemporary feel" that is within walking distance of the sandy beach.