Rhossili Bay featured in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games , a youth choir began a cappella performances of " Bread of Heaven " live on the beach which was broadcast at the Olympic Stadium . The bay has been used as the setting of New Earth in the sci-fi show '' Doctor Who '' and the bay including the Old Rectory was used in '' Torchwood : Miracle Day '' . In 2014 , it was voted the UK 's number one beach , third best in Europe , and 9th best in the world , by TripAdvisor users
Opening Ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Rhossili