Underrated village named in top 10 UK seaside town - not Whitby or Bournemouth

Alnmouth, a picturesque Northumberland village, earned a place in Time Out’s top 10 UK seaside towns for 2026, surpassing Bamburgh and Berwick and even St Ives and Brighton. The coastal path now enables exploring the entire UK shoreline on foot, boosting demand for wallet-friendly getaways. Alnmouth Beach is celebrated for its wide sands and wildlife, with the village positioned between Newcastle and Edinburgh. The three-section beach welcomes dogs and is popular with walkers arriving via the Northumberland Coast Path, linking to the local dining options such as Bistro 23 and the Whittling House, plus the Red Lion B&B.