As the hotter weather arrives, many people in landlocked Northampton will be looking to make a break for the coast.
We asked readers on the Chron’s Facebook page for their recommendations and these are their favourites… with some traditional seaside locations and some less well-known gems.
5. Felixstowe
Famed for its promenade and seafront gardens, Felixstowe has traditional seaside attractions and is great for safe swimming Photo: Google Maps
6. Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is a resort town on the east coast in Norfolk and, along with its seaside attractions, is well-known for its long sandy beach. Photo: Google Maps
7. Hemsby
Another gem in Norfolk, Hemsby has a long sandy beach surrounded by sand dunes Photo: Google maps
8. Lowestoft
Lowestoft in nearby Suffolk, which is home to two award-winning stretches of golden sandy beach - Lowestoft South Beach and Lowestoft North beach. Photo: Google Maps