Although most people choose the warm summer months to visit the UK's most popular seaside towns , some resorts hold as much appeal to tourists during the winter. The best locations maintain their charm despite the days getting darker and colder, offering a quiet and cosy atmosphere to visitors.

St Ives, in Cornwall , remains one of the most popular seaside towns across the nation. It is known for its golden beaches, stunning coastal scenery and blissful harbour. However, according to National Geographic , the "captivating galleries and atmospheric jazz bars" make St Ives "equally inviting" throughout the winter.

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