Many people don’t think of sunshine when referring to the UK. In fact, many people will say that it always rains. However, this notion is a misconception.
Although the UK doesn’t get as much sunshine as Spain, some areas of the UK get plenty of sunshine. Eastbourne, Cornwall, Tiree, Central London, Aberdeen, and Bognor Regis are some of the sunniest places to live in the UK.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne, a seaside town in East Sussex, is one of the sunniest places in the UK. It has over 1800 hours of sunshine a year.
Eastbourne has a beautiful beach and is near the beautiful Seven Sisters cliffs. Residents love to walk the beach, picnic, or spend time at the cliffs. (1)
Cornwall
The historic Cornwall in South West England is known for its stunning beaches, making it an ideal spot for beach lovers. There are plenty of activities under the Cornwall sun, such as sailing, surfing, or taking a relaxing stroll along the coast.
Cornwall also has some of the best restaurants in the UK so that you can enjoy the sunshine and the local delicacies. (2)
Tiree
One of the British Isles is Tiree. Consider the “Hawaii of the North,” Tiree has more sunshine than any other location in the British Isles.
As part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, Tiree is nestled by gorgeous blue waters and sandy beaches. Tiree is also a quiet place to live with less than 1,000 residents. (3)
Central London
Believe it or not, Central London is a warm area with lots of sunshine. It gets over 1500 hours of sunshine on average per year.
Of course, living in Central London means having the funds. The average cost of property is
Over £704,000. (4)
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a city in North East Scotland. It has an average of over 1400 hours of sunshine a year. Those wishing to move there will find lots of spas, wellness centre’s, and parks, making it an excellent place for
Health and wellness. Unlike Central London, the average cost of a home in Aberdeen is a little over £191,700.
Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis, also known as Bognor, is a seaside town in West Sussex. This beautiful area gets approximately 1900 hours of sunshine per year.
Because of the large amount of sunshine, Bognor is a favourite vacation place. It has beautiful, clean beaches and a lovely town centre. (5)
Living in these areas, you can enjoy the sunshine during all four seasons. Of course, as we have outlined, some places get more sunlight than others. Choose a home based on which part of the country receives the most sunshine and which area is affordable for your budget.
Reference/Further information
(1)https://www.realhomes.com/news/the-6-best-places-to-live-in-the-uk-for-sunshine-and-warmth
(2) https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-cove-one-uks-warmest-5753437
(3)https://www.absoluteescapes.com/blog/9-most-beautiful-islands-in-scotland/
(4) https://www.realhomes.com/news/the-6-best-places-to-live-in-the-uk-for-sunshine-and-warmth
(5) https://www.icenimagazine.co.uk/where-in-the-uk-most-sunshine/
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