THE best islands in the UK have been revealed for 2025 and they look more like somewhere far-flung.
The Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall have been crowned the UK’s very best.
The islands are known for having warm weather and white sand beaches[/caption]
The archipelago is made up of five inhabited islands as well as over 140 other smaller islands and inlets.
The most popular islands for holidaymakers are Tresco, St Mary’s, Bryher, St Martin’s and St Agnes.
Each is different, but all are known for having white sandy beaches, seals and marvellous weather in the summertime.
The average temperature is just 11C, but this is the warmest in the British Isles and they have a mild climate all year round.
In the summertime temperatures can reach highs of 20C with the best months to visit being between April and October.
Here’s what you need to know about each of them.
When it comes to wildlife, the Isles of Scilly are known for being home to seals.
The best places to see seals on the Isles of Scilly are from land at Pelistry on St Mary’s, Great Bay on St Martin’s, and Great Par on Bryher.
There’s also the option of taking snorkelling trip around St Martin’s, and you might even spot dolphins and whales from the coastline too.
St Mary’s
The largest island in the Isles of Scilly is St Mary’s which is home to around 1,800 residents.
It’s home to the Scillonian capital called Hugh Town where visitors will find independent shops, art galleries and plenty of restaurants.
Porthcressa Beach is one of the best on the island, it’s Caribbean like with its white sand and bright blue waters.
Tresco
The second largest island is Tresco which is less about beaches and more about rocky landscapes.
It has castle ruins and is known for the Tresco Abbey Garden which first opened in the 1830s and has 17 acres of gardens with over 20,000 species of exotic plants.
Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis have even been spotted there in the past.
In 2020, the family visited and were seen cycling on Tresco Island, and at the time told The Sun: “We hardly noticed at first as they seemed a normal family on holiday intent on keeping themselves to themselves.
“The place where they were staying was quite modest and certainly not hugely luxurious.”
One of the largest islands is St. Martin’s[/caption]
The island of St Agnes has a vineyard and dairy farm[/caption]
Here Are UK’s Top 10 Best Islands according to Conde Naste Traveller
- Isles of Scilly. Score: 98.85
- Guernsey. Score: 98.57
- Isle of Man. Score: 88.57
- Hebrides. Score: 86.43
- Isle of Wight. Score: 85.71
- Jersey. Score: 82.86
- Isle of Arran. Score: 80.00
- Shetland. Score: 79.99
- Orkney. Score: 71.43
- Lindisfarne. Score: 70.89
St Martin’s
St Martin’s is two miles long and home to one of the two vineyards on the Scilly Isles.
Called St Martin’s Vineyard, it offers tours, tastings and is found above the dunes of Par Beach.
Bryher
Bryher is the smallest island of the Isles of Scilly where watersports are the main attraction.
St Agnes
St Agnes is where visitors will find the second vineyard as well as Troytown Farm Ice Cream, which is the only dairy farm in Scilly.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana took both William and Harry to the islands in 1989.
More recently in 2021, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited St Mary’s and Bryher.
Seals are often spotted around the coastline[/caption]
The Isles of Scilly have the mildest climate in the British Isles[/caption]
To reach the Isles of Scilly, holidaymakers can travel by ferry from Penzance or fly by airplane from Land’s End, Newquay, or Exeter.
Also on the list for being the best islands in the UK is Guernsey which is the second largest Channel Island.
The capital, St. Peter Port has a charming harbour, with boutique shops and historical sites.
Also mentioned on the list was the Isle of Man and the Hebrides.
Plus, read more from one Sun Writer who visited the exotic island named most beautiful in the world.
And here’s another of the world’s best island in Europe where one writer visited this summer – and it’s stunning.
Here Are The Best Islands in Europe…
- Naxos, Greece. Score: 95.71
- Ibiza, Spain. Score: 93.06
- Capri, Italy. Score: 92.86
- Hvar, Croatia. Score: 92.38
- Canary Islands, Spain. Score: 92.06
- Mallorca, Spain. Score: 91.67
- Sicily, Italy. Score: 91.43
- Crete, Greece. Score: 91.42
- Madeira, Portugal. Score: 90.99
- Corfu, Greece. Score: 90.95
- Rhodes, Greece. Score: 90.86
- Skiathos, Greece. Score: 89.52
- Corsica, France. Score: 89.17
- Mykonos, Greece. Score: 88.57
- Cyprus. Score: 85.71
- Sardinia, Italy. Score: 84.76
- Folegandros, Greece. Score: 84.29
- Santorini, Greece. Score: 83.27
- Malta. Score: 82.38
- Azores, Portugal. Score: 78.57
The Isles of Scilly have been voted the best islands in the UK[/caption]
