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.
13. Sutton on sea
Sutton on Sea is a blue flag award-winning beach in Lincolnshire. The beaches are long and sandy and great for families. Photo: Google Maps
14. Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells-next-the-sea is a real gem in the Norfolk coast. The sandy beach, which can be reached through the sand dunes, stretches for miles and miles. Photo: Submitted
15. West Wittering
West Wittering in Sussex is a little further afield, but well worth the visit, offering wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs beyond. Photo: Goggle Maps
16. Whitby
Whitby has beaches on both sides of the River Esk. On the east side is the smaller Tate Hill, a sheltered sandy beach that allows dogs all year round. On the other side of West Pier is West Cliff, a larger sandy beach with colourful beach huts, deckchair and windbreak hire, a children's paddling pool and donkey rides (www.scarborough.gov.uk) Photo: Google Maps