All of the Norfolk and Suffolk beaches given Blue Flag status for 2026

The Blue Flag and Seaside Awards have been announced for 2026 ahead of the summertime.

All of the beaches across England that have been given Blue Flag status for 2026 have been announced. Keep Britain Tidy reveals which beaches have Blue Flag status every May in time for the summer holidays to help people choose “clean, safe, and well-managed beaches” to visit.

A beach is judged on whether it should have Blue Flag status through four areas: environmental management, safety and services, cleanliness, and environmental education. 63 sites across England have “met the high standards required”.

The Seaside Awards have also been revealed with 106 sites being given the award after being judged on their cleanliness, safety, and management. The Seaside Award “recognises fantastic coastal spots” that might not be a “traditional bathing beach”.

Many of the beaches given Blue Flag or Seaside Awards are in Norfolk or Suffolk, which are easy to reach from Cambridgeshire. If you are planning to take your family on a trip to the seaside, you might want to pick one of these places.

All of the Norfolk and Suffolk beaches with Blue Flag status:

• Cromer;
• West Runton;
• Southwold;
• Sheringham;
• Sea Palling;
• Mundesley;
• Felixstowe;
• East Runton.

All of the Norfolk and Suffolk beaches given a Seaside Award:

• Felixstowe;
• Hunstanton Main;
• Kessingland Beach;
• Lowestoft beach;
• Southwold.