Bank Holiday tradition sends many Britons to coastal hotspots: Brighton's pier and promenade, Bournemouth's golden shoreline and Cornwall's main attractions. North Sea favourites like Scarborough and Whitby with arcades, lifeguards and fish-and-chip queues down the quay are also popular for good reason. But if you crave peace and quiet without the crowds, you might consider some secluded alternatives.
Here are 10 beaches in England where you stand a good chance of avoiding the biggest crowds this Bank Holiday weekend.







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