When you think of England, you’d be forgiven when dark, drizzly weather comes to mind. Believe it or not, though, there are several days each year when it isn’t raining cats and dogs and you get the opportunity to spend a great day out in the open. And what better way than to visit one of its many stunning English coastal towns?

 

Dotted around England’s coast are some popular seaside towns to explore if crashing waves and toes in the sand is a must. We already wrote about all the great things to do on the Padstow coast so, let’s take a look at which other coastal areas are especially worthy of a visit.

 

 

english coastal towns, falmouth

 

5 English Coastal Towns to Visit

Falmouth, Cornwall

 

Not super far from Padstow is the village of Falmouth. Why is this place so great, we hear you ask? Where do we begin! Well, a few years ago it was named Britain’s Best Coastal Town for a start!

 

If you love being surrounded by sea, then this is one of the best English coastal towns place to be. Even while walking along the high street, you’ll catch glimpses of the sea just mere meters away.

 

Falmouth is also home to the world’s third-largest natural harbor and home to hidden coves and beautiful creeks. With heaps of beaches to choose from su