Summer might be the best time to hit the beach, but spring isn't a bad time for a trip to the coast either.
Instead of sunbathing and ice creams, you may want to take advantage of the longer days with a bracing walk followed by some fish and chips or coffee and cake in a cosy café.
And for those who like the sound of that, a Northumberland fishing village has been named one of the best spots to escape to this spring.
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Seahouses is the second most sought-after coastal town for a spring holiday in the UK, beaten only by Tenby in Pembrokeshire, according to searches on HolidayCottages.co.uk since the new year.
The website, which describes itself as a self-catering specialist, has also launched its Great British Coast hub, to provide information for anyone considering a holiday by the sea.
And it's not just the village itself that's popular, there's plenty nearby too. Bamburgh was named as one of the top 10 beaches in Europe by Tripadvisor in February and Beadnell dubbed one of the top destinations both to holiday and live for 2022.
Matt Brayley, Marketing Director at holidaycottages.co.uk, said: "More than ever, people are feeling the draw of being by the sea and realising that you don’t need to travel far to experience the benefits of a revitalising coastal break.
"Here in the UK, we’re lucky enough to have an amazing coastline full of beautiful beaches and secluded coves, which offer something for all our guests.
"We’ve created the Great British Coast hub to make planning the perfect 2022 coastal holiday an even easier and more enjoyable experience this year."
