Whether you're staying home this bank holiday or you're heading off on a mini-summer break, sunny skies and searing temperatures makes it a perfect weekend to head to the beach. The South West has some of the best beaches in the country, though recent sewage spills might have many people concerned.
Surfers Against Sewage has issued two water quality alerts for beaches near Bristol, at Weston-super-Mare, with another alert for a beach further south in Somerset. Weston Main, Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay, and Dunster North West have all been issued water quality alerts.
Luckily, there are multiple other beaches in the South West which have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag status, boasting clean beaches with excellent water quality. Why swim in sewage this weekend when you can bathe in the clean water of a Blue Flag beach instead - find the nearest to you with our new interactive map.
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Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with blue sunny skies forecast for much of the country. A perfect time then to head to the beach.
If you fancy getting some sand between your toes, then why not head to one of the 77 beaches in England, or 25 in Wales which have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag this year. Blue Flag is an international award presented to well-managed beaches with excellent water quality.
It shows visitors that they are at a clean and safe beach. You can use our interactive map to find the nearest ones near you, or to see if the beach you’re planning to head to has won the award.
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