United Kingdom Holidays
Cornwall, Devon, and wild Scottish shores without needing a passport. Explore the best beach holidays across the UK with weather and coastal tips.
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Weather in United Kingdom
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Fri
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SPF level in United Kingdom
Autumn
SPF 15
Spring
SPF 30
Summer
SPF 30
Winter
SPF 15
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Driving in United Kingdom
A valid UK driver's license is required.
Side of the road
Left
Motorway speed limit
112 km/h
Urban speed limit
48 km/h
Alcohol limit
0.08%
Remember: United Kingdom drives on the left. Take extra care at junctions if you normally drive on the right.
Health in United Kingdom
As a UK resident, you have access to the National Health Service (NHS). Visitors to the UK may be charged for certain NHS services, so it's advisable to have travel insurance.
No vaccinations required
Generally, the UK has high standards of public health. No specific vaccinations are required for entry. If you have pre-existing medical conditions, ensure you carry sufficient medication and any necessary prescriptions.
Cards & payments
High. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in the UK, including contactless payments for smaller transactions.
Visa
High
Mastercard
High
American Express
Medium
Lost card? Call Visa: +1-303-967-1096
Tipping in United Kingdom
Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Restaurant
10-15% of the bill
Bar/Café
10% or rounding up for good service
Taxi
10-15% of the fare or rounding up
Hotel Porter
£1-£2 per bag
Hotel Housekeeper
£1-£3 per day of stay
Tour Guide
£5-£10 depending on the length and quality of the tour
Mobile & roaming
Since Brexit, EU roaming agreements no longer automatically apply to UK mobile customers. Check with your mobile provider for roaming charges in the UK. Many providers offer roaming packages or daily rates. Alternatively, consider purchasing a local SIM card for a more cost-effective solution.
Local SIM
20 GB for £15
Network coverage
4G, 5G
Electrical in United Kingdom
Voltage
230V / 50Hz
Plug types
Type G
WiFi & internet
High. WiFi is widely available in hotels, cafes, restaurants, and public spaces throughout the UK.
Average speed
70 Mbps
Internet access is readily available across the UK. Many public places and businesses offer free WiFi. Mobile data coverage is also excellent, with 4G and 5G networks covering most of the country.
Emergency numbers
Universal emergency
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Save 999 in your phone before travelling.
Calling United Kingdom
Country code
44
To call United Kingdom from abroad, dial 44 followed by the local number.
UK Embassy
n/a
Phone
n/a
Website
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
Edinburgh Airport
London Stansted Airport
Birmingham Airport
Recent updates
No recent updates for United Kingdom.
Beaches in United Kingdom
Aberavon Beach
Aberdeen Beach and Queens Links
Aberffraw Sands
Abermawr
Alum Bay Beach
Amroth Beach
Arlo Porth
Ayre of Cara
Babbacombe Beach
Balcreuchan Port
Bantham Beach
Barafundle Bay
Bar Point
Bedruthan Steps
Bennar Beach
Blackpool Sands
Blackpool Sands
Borth Beach
Bournemouth Beach
Bracelet Bay Beach
Broad Haven South
Broadsands
Caerfai Beach
Calshot Spit
Camber Sands
Cambridge Beaches
Camp Bay, Gibraltar
Cefn Sidan
Chapel Porth Beach
Charmouth Beach
Chesil Beach
Church Ope Cove
Clarach Beach
Cleadale Beach
Climping Beach
Cold Knap
Conwy Morfa
Coppet Hall Beach
Covehithe Beach
Criccieth Beach
Crosby Beach
Cwmtydu
Dail Mòr
Denge Beach
Duckpool Beach
Dunwich Beach
Eastern Beach
Elberry Cove
Elbow Beach
Fairbourne Sands
Felixstowe Beach
Ferryside Beach
Ffrith Beach
Fishcombe Cove
Fistral Beach
Formby Beach
Freshwater East Beach
Freshwater West
Gaa Sand
Gara Rock beach
Glan Don Beach
Goodrington Sands
Great Molunan Beach
Great Perhaver
Gullane Sands
Gyllyngvase Beach
Hallsands Beach
Hamworthy Beach
Harlech Beach
Hemmick Beach
Holkham Beach
Horseshoe Bay
Horsey Beach
Horton Beach
Hurst Spit
Kennack Sands
Kilve Beach
Lady's Mile Beach
Langland Bay
Lannacombe Beach
Lansallos Beach
Limeslade Bay Beach
Little Beach
Littlehaven Beach
Llanbedrog beach
Llanddona Beach
Llangrannog Beach
Longrock Beach
Long Sands
Luskentyre beach
Machrihanish Beach
Maidencombe Beach
Manorbier Beach
Man O'War Beach
Man Sands
Marloes Sands
Marros Sands
Mattiscombe Sands
Monmouth Beach
Mothecombe Beach
Newgale Beach
Newport Sands
Newry Beach
North Beach
North Beach
North Shore Beach
Oddicombe Beach
Orford Ness
Par Beach
Paul Beach
Pedn Vounder
Pembrey Beach
Penally Beach
Penbryn Beach
Pendine Sands
Penllech Beach
Pentreath Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranuthnoe Beach
Polzeath Beach
Poppit Sands
Porthbeor Beach
Porthchapel Beach
Porthcothan beach
Porthcressa Beach
Porthcurno Beach
Porthgwarra Beach
Porth Iago
Portholland Beach
Porth Tŷ Mawr
Porth Ychain
Portreath Beach
Portstewart Strand
Prestatyn Beach
Preston Sands
Prince’s Beach
Readymoney Cove
Rhossili Beach
Rhyl East
Roanhead Beach
Rotherslade
Rum Point Beach
Sands of Evie
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
Sandymouth Beach
Saundersfoot Beach
Saunton Sands
Scabbacombe Sands
Scarasta beach
Scarborough South Bay
Sennen Beach
Seven Mile Beach
Shoreham Beach
Sinky Bay
Slapton Sands
South Beach
South Milton Sands
Speeton Sands
St Bees Beach
St. Mary's Bay
Studland Beach
Summerleaze Beach, Bude
Tenby Castle Beach
The Baths
The Gooseneck, Steep Holm
The Street
Thurstaston Beach
Towan Beach
Traeth Bychan
Traeth Dynion
Traeth Lafan
Tràigh Mhòr
Treen Cove
Tregantle Beach
Tresaith Beach
Tunnels Beaches
Tywyn Beach
Vault Beach
Ventnor beach
Veor Cove
Vestey's beach
Wallog
Watcombe Beach
Watergate Beach
West Angle Bay
Western Beach
Weston Mouth
Weymouth Beach
Whiteford Sands
Whitesands Bay
Widemouth Sands
Wildersmouth Beach
Wiseman's Bridge beach
Wonwell Beach
Frequently asked Questions
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.