Top 10 British beaches: St Anne's Pier

From sand castles to sand-wiches, piers to promenades, swimming to surfing, we have picked a selection of beaches rated by the Quality Coast Awards that are just right for you.

Best for: Donkey rides
The kids will love riding the donkeys along the sandy beach next to the Victorian pier. It's also the place to build sandcastles, fly kites, play games and explore the nature reserve and sand dunes.

Activities
Royal Lytham & St Anne's Golf Club is a home of golf having hosted 10 Open Championships and two Ryder Cups.

For families
Hire a pedalo or paddleboat on the boating pool.

Bored of the beach?
Check out the RNLI Lifeboat House and entertainment complex, Victorian pier or take a stroll along the promenade past the bandstand and attractive gardens.

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