As BBC England sets out to discover the real English seaside, we thought we'd share some of your recent photos of the beautiful coastlines from across the UK.
Mollysmum captured this great atmospheric shot in Downpatrick, County Down, on 22 July.
Looking bright and beautiful in Marazion, Cornwall. Photo taken on 31 July by Elaine.
Enjoying the sunset in Cowes, the Isle of Wight. Photo posted on 31 July by Doctor K.
Lovely cloudscape over Lossiemouth, Moray, on 1 August. Photo by Skywatcher.
Stunning crystal blue waters under cloudy skies in New Polzeath, Cornwall. Photo taken on 31 July by Brenpat.
Beautifully serene sunrise in Baycliff, Cumbria, on 24 July. Photo by Kev.
The quintessential British beach scene. Photo taken in Brighton, East Sussex, on 29 July, by Poppy.
Snapper Simon captured this great shot of New Quay, Ceredigion, on 30 July.
Pretty fireworks light up the night sky at Broadstairs, Kent, on 27 July. Photo by Russell.
"Clear, hot and sunny at Porth Beach, Newquay [in Cornwall]" reports Jules on 30 July.
