Coastal beauty spots: Three beaches near Nottinghamshire named among the best in the world to visit in 2025

Three Nottinghamshire beaches have been named among the best in the world for 2025.

In recent weeks dozens of beaches and marinas across the continent have been awarded Blue Flag status, which recognises sites meeting strict criteria.

The annual international recognition scheme assesses beaches and marinas by factors including water quality, environmental education, safety, and overall management.

Should sites meet the required standard for each factor, they are awarded a Blue Flag for one year.

Blue Flags are only presented to beaches with water which has achieved the highest classification as set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Hundreds of beaches and marinas have been awarded a Blue Flag for 2025, including three on the Lincolnshire coast.

Mablethorpe, Skegness and Sutton on Sea named as three of the world’s best beaches for 2025

Mablethorpe, Skegness and Sutton on Sea are three of 77 UK beaches across the UK to have been awarded a Blue Flag for 2025.

Each of the three Lincolnshire beaches are located within a two-hour drive of Nottinghamshire, making them ideal for a day trip this summer.

Perfect for families, this Skegness beach offers clean waters for paddling, donkey rides along the shore, and amusement arcades along the promenade.

Sutton on Sea, meanwhile, boasts a wide and sandy beach , making it a great place to escape the crowds over the summer.

Located just north of Sutton on Sea, Mablethorpe ‘s beach offers two miles of sand within walking distance of amusements and fish and chip shops.