One seaside town in the North East with chilled-out vibes and highly-rated beaches has been named as the UK's 'coolest'. Tynemouth, which counts star names among its fans, was praised by Time Out magazine.

The publication compiled a list of the best 20 seaside destinations in the UK and Tynemouth not was singled out for its chilled atmosphere. The review began with: "Britain's coolest seaside town? Could be."

The publication praised Tynemouth for perfectly merging artisan city cool and wholesome coastal pursuits into a "perfect salty, seaside package".

Tynemouth is home to King Edward's Bay and the highly rated Long Sands Beach, both popular throughout the year. It boasts stunning architecture, gorgeous houses overlooking the North Sea, and plenty of places to relax and unwind with hearty grub, a few drinks, and live music.

Tynemouth Priory, a historic site in North East England, is also the annual host of the Mouth of the Tyne festival. Over the years, it has seen performances from local music icons such as Sam Fender and Andrew Cushin, as well as other big names like Rick Astley, The Proclaimers, Jack Savoretti and Heather Small, reports .

But it's not just musicians who are drawn to Tynemouth. The cast of ITV's hit crime drama Vera have spent considerable time there over its 14-year run. Even Strictly stars have been spotted taking a dip in the sea before dining at Crusoe's.

Food critics, including Michel Roux Jr, Rick Stein and Jay Rayner, have also sung praises for Riley's Fish Shack, a popular food spot in the area.

Brighton, Cornwall's St Ives, Whitby in Yorkshire and Crosby in Merseyside were among the other captivating seaside destinations named on the list.

Other choices included Hunstanton in Norfolk, Deal In Kent and Nefyn in Wales.