5 stunning coastal beauty spots near Derby and Derbyshire that are majorly underrated

There aren’t many things more quintessentially British than a day at the seaside.

From tucking into a tray of donuts to building sandcastles, many of us have fond memories of day trips to the beach during our youth.

As you’d expect, many coastal spots are at their busiest at this time of year as families look to make the most of the summer sun.

But those of us here in land-locked Derbyshire don’t have to worry about busy beaches because, well, we don’t have any.

When those hot and sunny summer days arrive, our county’s position slap-bang in the middle of the country makes us feel a bit left out

But the sea and sand are actually closer to Derbyshire than you might think, with the Lincolnshire coastline packed with great spots to spend a day this summer.

A short drive down the A46 or A17 opens the door to dozens of amazing coastal gems, and some of them don’t get the love they deserve.

There’s far more to the Lincolnshire coast than Skegness, as we’re about to show you.

We’ve picked out 5 underrated beaches that don’t usually get the attention they deserve.

There aren’t any ice cream huts, cafes or amusement arcades - but that only adds to their charm.

See the 5 beaches below: