Bank holiday Monday is tantalisingly close and many will be looking forward to enjoying a well-deserved long weekend. And with Nottinghamshire set to experience the hottest day of the year so far this weekend, reaching a high of 21C, many will be looking to head out and enjoy the sun.
And what better way to bask in the warm weather than a trip to the beach? While a trip out at the coast can be fun, being in the Midlands often means heading to the shore has got to be a full-day event.
And if you're going to make the journey, you want to be sure the beach you head to is both stunning and clean. Blue Flag is an international award given to well-managed beaches with high water quality, and fortunately, England has 77 to choose from - you can find your closest here.
