10 best British beaches

For outdoor pursuits

St Brelade's Bay, Jersey

It might be Jersey's busiest beach in summer but St Brelade's is also one of the most beautiful. Located on the south coast, the sands are soft and golden, and the calm waters make it a haven for safe swimming and water sports. You can hire pedalos and kayaks, take a trip around the bay in a speedboat or by hanging onto a banana boat, play volleyball or trampoline on the foreshore, or relax in one of the cafés.

Jersey TIC (01534 448800, www.jersey.com).