Banna Beach
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🏖️Banna Beach

🎟Free / cheap🌳Outdoors👶Ages 0–18+
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Banna Beach is a popular family-friendly sandy beach located on the north coast of Cornwall. It offers gentle waves, lifeguard patrols during summer, and facilities including parking, toilets, and a café. Kids can enjoy building sandcastles, paddling, and rock pooling. The beach is easily accessible and has nearby coastal walks with stunning views. Suitable for all ages, with a large tidal range providing plenty of space at low tide.

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Cost

Free / cheap

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Setting

Outdoor

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Ages

0–18+

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County

Cornwall
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Country

England

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