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.
5. Sutton On Sea
Sutton-on-Sea Central Beach in Lincolnshire is often cited as one of the closest good beaches, about a 90-100 mile drive, making it a viable day trip for residents. It offers quiet, sandy beaches with colorful huts as a family-friendly alternative to busier spots like Skegness. Photo: Gill - stock.adobe.com
6. Hornsea
Hornsea beach is a nice, clean, and family-friendly traditional seaside resort, known for its long stretch of sand and shingle. It holds a prestigious Blue Flag status for its high standards of water quality, cleanliness, and facilities and is around a two hour drive from Derbyshire. Hornsea Beach, Sands Lane, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU18 1PZ. Photo: CHRIS COOK
7. Hunstanton
A view over Hunstanton beach on the North Norfolk coast taken from the sand dunes. Captured on a bright and sunny day in the winter. Known as 'Sunny Hunny') is popular with families and famous for its unique west-facing sunsets but a little further to drive of around three hours. Photo: Chris Yaxley
8. Anderby Creek
Around two and a half hours away from Derbyshire is the sandy beach at Anderby Creek. A quiet, and unspoiled beach on the Lincolnshire coast, it is perfect for nature lovers featuring dunes, a beach café and the unique Cloud Bar for observation. Anderby Creek Beach, Grace Crescent, Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire, PE24 5XR Photo: Malcolm - stock.adobe.com