EVEN though the summer holidays are drawing to an end in both England and Wales, there's still time to make the most of the last few days. Seaside towns and beaches in the south east of England are set to benefit from the best of the weather, with sunny spells reaching as high as 22C in places like Folkestone, Margate and Clacton-on-Sea on Wednesday. Brit holidaymakers who want to make the most of the summer weather should make a beeline for seaside towns in the south east of England .
Not only will these seaside towns benefit from the sunny spells, they're also home to some of the warmest waters in the country. And it'll come as no surprise to find that many of them are in the south east of England. Last year, research from Millets found that Clacton-on-Sea has the warmest waters along the UK coastline.
According to the research , the water temperatures in Clacton hit highs of around 18.2C, making it the hottest in the UK. Clacton-on-Sea is soaring in popularity, with Londoners flocking to the coastal Essex town on day trips.
Along with a long stretch of sandy beach, Clacton is also home to a Victorian pier. Clacton Pier is the largest pleasure pier in Europe, which means there are plenty of rides and attractions for holidaymakers to enjoy. If you've already been to Clacton, Millets revealed other beaches in the south east of England that had some of the warmest waters in the UK.
In the study, water temperatures at Folkestone Beach in Folkestone reached highs of 18C. Beaches.