Affordable last-minute UK seaside breaks this weekend – as temperatures soar

THE UK is set to see highs of 31C this week, making it the perfect time for a last-minute staycation.

Thankfully, there are still plenty of deals available for seaside breaks this weekend – and prices start from £129 per stay.

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Yesterday, the Met Office said central London could see a peak of 30C during the week, with temperatures in the high 20s across south-east England.

A Met Office expert, Dan Rudman, said: “Some central and southern areas are likely to see temperatures approaching the values needed for heatwave conditions.”

The temperatures will potentially reach up to 32C by Thursday, and carry being sunny into the weekend.

If you’re ready to head closer to the beach, we’ve found the best deals from some of Brits’ favourite holiday park companies, including Haven, Parkdean Resorts and Park Holidays.

There are properties of all sizes dotted along the UK’s coastline, so there should be options for small and larger groups.

Devon, Cornwall, Norfolk, Kent, and Essex are among the most popular destinations this weekend.

Here are the best deals we’ve found for a staycation this weekend:

Haven

• 3 nights at Golden Sands, Lincolnshire – from £155 per stay
• 3 nights at Hafan y Môr, Wales – from £129 per stay
• 3 nights at Doniford Bay, Somerset – from £169 per stay
• 3 nights at Orchards Holiday Village, Essex – from £165 per stay
• 3 nights at Riviere Sands, Cornwall – from £189 per stay
• 3 nights at Perran Sand, Cornwall – from £189 per stay

Park Holidays

• 3 nights in Devon – from £129 per stay
• 3 nights in Cornwall – from £149 per stay
• 3 nights in Suffolk – from £171 per stay
• 3 nights in Essex – from £189 per stay
• 3 nights in Sussex – from £218 per stay

Parkdean Resorts

• 3 nights at Skipsea Sands, Yorkshire – from £139 per stay
• 3 nights at Sunnydale, Lincolnshire – from £139 per stay
• 3 nights at Kessingland Beach, Suffolk – from £169 per stay
• 3 nights at Lizard Point, Cornwall – from £169 per stay
• 3 nights at Cherry Tree, Norfolk – from £179 per stay

All the holidays include arrivals on Friday this week.

If you’re looking for the best spot in the UK, one beach in England made it into this year’s world-best 50 beaches list.

The UK’s entrant came in 48th place, with Cornwall‘s Kynance Cove taking the spot.

And once you’ve picked your destination, it’s important to note that a new beach safety warning has been issued.

Given the warm weather, the RNLI is encouraging Brits to swim at beaches that lifeguards patrol.

If you’d rather head abroad, British Airways launched a new sale with cheap holidays to Europe, the Caribbean and Maldives.

And all-inclusive holidays in July are still available for under £500pp if you know where to look.

There’s even a new sale on last-minute cruises to Spain, Portugal, and the Norwegian Fjords, with prices starting from just £179pp.

_{Prices correct at the time of publication.}