It's a promising start to the bank holiday weekend with temperatures rising on Friday although showers and cooler air will sweep in through the weekend.
With the upcoming May bank holidays and extra long weekends, now is the perfect time to book a break by the seaside or enjoy a day trip, and there are some beautiful destinations within a two to three hour drive of Derbyshire, to choose from.
Since Derbyshire is a landlocked county, we don't have any beaches or coastal areas to call our own. However, you can find sandy coasts within easy reach to enjoy for a day out.
The beach is always a great choice in May with a chance to enjoy the warmer weather without peak summer’s extreme heat or crowds.
Here are 10 of our favourite beaches within easy reach of Derbyshire.
1. Mablethorpe
Known for its soft, golden sand and clean beaches Mablethorpe is a favourite with families. Mablethorpe Central Beach, The Fulbeck PH, Quebec Road, Mablethorpe and Sutton CP, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, LN12 1QQ Photo: AngieC - stock.adobe.com
2. Skegness
Skegness: Popular sandy beach with traditional attractions, about a 2-hour drive from Derbyshire. Tower Esplanade Beach, RNLI Lifeboat Station, North Bracing, Skegness CP, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, PE25 2UE. Chapel St Leonards, Esplanade, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness, PE24 5TB. Photo: John - stock.adobe.com
3. Withernsea
Withernse beach is a popular destination for people from Derbyshire and around a two hour drive away. Withernsea Beach, Pier Road, Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU19 2JS. Photo: Luc V. de Zeeuw
4. Cleethorpes
Sandy stretches, promenades, family-friendly atmosphere and also around 2 hours away makes Cleethorpes a popular choice. Cleethorpes Central Beach, King Pin, Central Promenade, Beacon Hill, Grant Thorold, Cleethorpes, DN35 8SE Photo: simon - stock.adobe.com