But if you aren’t planning a staycation or jetting off abroad, you could still enjoy an escape to the seaside for a fun day out. All at less than two hours’ drive away, these nine beaches are all within easy reach of Peterborough, and provide a picturesque spot to relax against the backdrop of sun, sea and sand.
5. Heacham North Beach
Home to golden sands, dunes and a beach hut lined promenade, this west facing beach offers views across The Wash towards Lincolnshire and is popular among dog walkers thanks to a lack of restrictions. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Holme Dunes
This large nature reserve close to Home-next-the-Sea in Norfolk is home to an abundance of wildlife and sand dunes, and has been named as one of the top 20 ‘wild’ beaches in the UK. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Skegness Beach
Lincolnshire’s most popular seaside resort offers plenty to see and do, with the likes of swimming, surfing and sailing on offer, as well as wide open sands and dunes. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Wells-next-the-Sea
Lined by colourful huts, this pretty beach offers a wealth of space to play on the sand and paddle in the sea, and is open to dog walkers, subject to certain restrictions. Photo: Shutterstock