Suffolk is England's third best county for clean swimming water, according to a new league table using official water quality data - whilst Felixstowe's beach is 'excellent' for water quality.

Dorset, Devon and Suffolk have the highest percentage of 'excellent' beaches for clean water, according to UK travel site Holiday Park Guru, which analysed Environment Agency summer water quality data from hundreds of beaches.

The 13 dirtiest beaches are being offered 'Brown Flag Awards' - including Blackpool (Blackpool North Beach), Weston Super Mare (Weston Main Beach) and Bognor Regis (Aldwick).

The 'winners' are being offered complimentary brown flags featuring a poo emoji to display for swimmers. These beaches are rated as 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to bacteria such as e-coli from sewage and other waste.

None of Suffolk's beaches have been awarded Brown Flag Awards for 2024.

Overall, 83% of Suffolk's beaches are considered 'excellent' for the quality of their sea water in summer. Dorset scored 89% whilst neighbouring county Norfolk scored 50%.

For more details of how local beaches rate, see: https://www.holidayparkguru.co.uk