Beach in ‘Chelsea-on-sea’ crowned the UK’s best hidden gem to visit this spring

Looking for your next UK beach break? (Picture: Getty Images/Collection Mix: Sub)

If you’re dreaming of a seaside escape over the upcoming Bank Holiday, Southwold — home to the UK’s best hidden gem beach to visit this spring — could be the place for you.

The upmarket Suffolk town, often dubbed ‘Chelsea-on-Sea’, has taken top spot in new research by GO Outdoors ranking under-the-radar coastal destinations for a pre-summer break.

From a list of 50 British beaches with less than 500 Google reviews...