With miles of unspoilt beaches; ancient castles galore; picturesque gardens and rolling hills; historic market towns; fantastic local food and a cultural heritage all its own; it’s really not surprising that this beautiful county took the top spot!
BBC’s Matt Baker, who hails from County Durham and hosted the event, said the beaches are “…incredible, the best as far as I’m concerned” – and we couldn’t agree more!
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