The best and worst seaside towns in Kent have been ranked in a national survey, with one making it into the top 10 in the country.

The table was put together by Which? after looking at factors such as beaches, cost of hotels, parking, attractions and scenery.

Coming out on top in the county is Dungeness with a 78% approval score, based on the surveyors’ satisfaction with the location and their likelihood to recommend it.

This rugged landscape has become more and more popular with celebrities over the years.

Ed Sheeran owns a home on the coastline and is often seen at The Pilot pub.

The celeb hotspot was given five stars in the peace and quiet category and a four-out-of-five for scenery.

It lost marks for its tourist attractions - of which there are few - and its food and drink offerings, for which it was given a three.

The town was seventh overall, with Bamburgh in Northumberland being crowned the best seaside town in the UK - it received an approval score of 84%.

Seven other Kent locations made the list, but places such as Dover and Sheerness were missing.

Bottom of the pile in Kent is Ramsgate on the Isle of Thanet, which had a 54% score.

Sometimes outshone by its trendier sisters Broadstairs and Margate, the town features a beautiful marina and the UK’s biggest Wetherspoons on the coastline.

But the reviewers at Which? gave Ramsgate just two points in every category besides peace and quiet, where it scored a three.

Coming in behind Dungeness in 17th was Broadstairs (75%).

Hot weather last weekend saw a surge in anti-social behaviour in the usually quaint town.

Regardless, Broadstairs is loved for its picturesque beaches, such as Viking Bay and Botany Bay, and its range of shopping and restaurants.

The spot got five out of five for its food and drink offerings, but just one for parking.

In 43rd place nationally and third in Kent was Deal (71%), which has established itself as a trendy foodie destination.

Much-loved eateries include the critically acclaimed Blue Pelican and The Rose.

It scored full marks in the category, but just two stars for its pebble beach.

Whitstable (66%) came in 67th, and was also praised for its places to eat, but value for money let the area down.

Behind it came Folkestone (65%), followed by Herne Bay (58%) and Margate (56%).

The spot of the UK’s worst seaside town was given to Bognor Regis in West Sussex, which scored just a 36% approval rating.

Which? compiled the rankings through an online survey of 3,872 members, who had carried out a combined 8,952 visits across all the towns recorded.