Record numbers packed the seafront on Friday, despite Government warnings, and with little signs of social distancing, on what was the UK‘s hottest August day since 2003.

There were similar scenes again today as staycationers in Bournemouth were seen emerging from tents they‘d set up overnight to try and secure the best spots, while Sussex Police turned away cars from a full Camber Sands beach as early as 10am.

In North Wales, described as being a scene of ‚bedlam‘ yesterday, a councillor‘s plea for visitors to avoid towns appeared to be ignored as the local police force reported a ‚considerable build up‘ of traffic in Abersoch as drivers made their way to the beach.