Golden sand beach with a 'nostalgic pier', just a day trip from London

With more than 1,000 beaches across the UK, choosing the ideal spot for a summer day can be challenging. However, one travel enthusiast's recommendation may help you narrow down that list.

The TikTok creator, dubbed Lotteboo, joked that the stunning location had left her 'flabbers truly gasted' after a short trip earlier in the year. Featuring golden sands and a nostalgic pier, this spot is just under three hours from central London, making it the perfect choice for a day trip.

Speaking on the social media platform, she said: "The sun is shining, and do you know what that makes me want to do as a basic British girl? Go to the seaside and have f***ing ice cream. 'Which seaside?', I hear you ask.

"There are so many to choose from, we're an island, after all. 'Don't say Cornwall, it's too far away,' Southwold. We'll go to Southwold - a sandy beach with colourful, albeit very overpriced, beach huts dotted along the sand. Check."

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Southwold is a quaint seaside town in Suffolk on the east coast of the UK. It not only boasts a golden sandy beach but an array of quintessentially British independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, too.

During her time in Southwold, Lotteboo also enjoyed the coastline's 'nostalgic' pier filled with various arcade games suitable for all ages. She then visited the town's lighthouse, which visitors can view from the inside if they wish.

"A nostalgic pier filled with arcade games and cute little plaques with love notes on. Check," she continued. "A town filled with independent shops, gorgeous bakeries and its own brewery that you can do a tour of, and little galleries to browse at your own leisure. Check."

She then joked: "If I am going to the seaside, I want a flipping lighthouse and a promenade. For me to wander like a Victorian lady who has been sent to the seaside for a change of scenery after declaring she might kill her husband."

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If you're keen to visit Southwold without a car, the nearest train stations are located in Darsham and Halesworth. These are roughly 10 miles away from Southwold, but bus services are available at each location.

However, the creator added: "If you live in London - I don't know why I always say that I don't even live in London - but if you do live in London, it is a bit spicy, but you can probably do it in a day. Like, I think the drive is about two hours [and] 40 minutes.

"So, you are going to be tired, but you are also going to be refreshed. So, maybe just do it!" Lotteboo's video quickly garnered several comments from fans, many of whom appreciated her recommendation.

Among them, one person wrote: "I'm not great with heights but I went up the lighthouse. Great views." Meanwhile, another added: "Looks lovely there, thanks," as someone else wrote: "We are lucky that you share all these wonderful things to see and do."

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