Leading 5 locations in the UK where you get the most sunshine as clocks alter

Island of Wight

The Island of Wight navigates 42 percent more sunlight in winter season than the remainder of the nation– and even on the quickest day of the year still gets 7 hours and 50 minutes of sun.

So if you wish to lap up as much sun as possible, head down to England’s biggest island that a person author stated resembles ‘returning in time’.

The Sun’s Veronica Lorraine just recently went to the island with her household, she stated: “From the minute we stepped off that Wightlink ferryboat, I was reclaimed to my Eighties household vacations– where the island was a wonderful location for a nine-year-old consumed with sandcastles and crabbing off the pier.

” We went to Shanklin town which has a store selling rock, food lover areas dispensing doughnuts and slushies and loads of bars, all set down above miles of lovely sandy beach.

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” When you’re feeling peckish, head to among my preferred bars on the island, the Spy Glass Inn. Right on protected, sandy Ventnor beach, it’s packed complete of pirates’ nicknacks and typically has live music.”

Folkestone, Kent

The town of Folkestone in Kent is another among the UK’s sunniest areas thanks to its position on the southeast coast.

And it takes place to be the seaside town that Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey comes from, so when you head over there, take a look at her preferred areas.

She stated: “Folkestone is having a minute, taking its time however growing in the type of brand-new hotels and cool bars.

” Discover Mermaid Bay, the beach simply out of town and called due to the rock development imitating a mermaid’s tail.

” The bay is discovered within the primary beach of Folkestone, which ends at the Harbour Arm.

” This is where you will discover the big stretch of bars and coffee shops, in addition to kids play ground and insane golf Undoubtedly the beaches are the piece de resistances however the multicoloured Creative Quarter  can’t be missed out on.”

Kara continued: “You will not see any store here– the cobble-stone hill is lined with charming coffee shops, curated vintage stores and in your area run shops offering vinyls, kids toys and keepsakes.”

For more tourist attractions, indoor activities and where to delight in some excellent food, found out more on Kara’s leading suggestions here.

Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Bognor Regis is another bright area with approximately around 1,900 to 1,920 hours of sunlight annually.

Its place is protected from northern winds by the South Downs and from westerly winds by the Island of Wight and Selsey Costs makes it milder in temperature level too.

Catherine Lofthouse has actually been checking out Bognor Regis given that she was a kid and likes it.

She stated: “There’s a reason Bognor has actually been a household favourite for generations and why British vacation organization Butlin’s has actually had an existence in the town for practically a century, regardless of closing great deals of other places around the nation.

” Possibly the shingle coastline isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, however paddling on pebbles does imply you’re not discovering sand in all your nooks and crannies for weeks after your journey to the coast.

” We generally remain at Butlin’s and it’s simply a brief walk along the senior prom to get to the town, passing the pier and the plant of Waterloo Square before heading even more on to Marine Park Gardens.

” Or you can capture the little land train that ferryboats visitors along the coastline, costing ₤ 1.50 for grownups and ₤ 1 for kids. We like to walk along, appreciating the seaside architecture glinting white in the sunshine as we go.”

Weymouth, Dorset

The seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset is an excellent location to be not just for its sandy beaches and independent stores, however it’s sunnier than many locations in the UK too.

When it’s not beach weather condition, visitors can go to historical websites like Nothe Fort, see the Abbotsbury Swannery or head into the Sea Life Experience Park.

However when it’s crisp and dry, head around the corner to the Island of Portland where you’ll discover Chesil Beach, the longest in the UK that has among the nation’s finest bars.

Heat Up in the The Cove Home Inn is an 18th-century club which is on the Island of Portland in Dorset and sits right on the esplanade.

The club is highly-rated on Tripadvisor and is top out of the 32 dining establishments on the Island of Portland.

One visitor commented: “And the VIEWS! Fantastic– right on Chesil beach with views out to sea. What a gem of a location”– it would be an excellent area to view the sun decrease.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

This other bright location in the UK is the only location in the list not in the south of England, rather it remains in Essex.

Southend-on-Sea is typically sunnier in the winter season compared to numerous other parts of the UK thanks to its micro-climate on the estuary that can cause more sunlight.

Over the last few years, the Essex town has actually seen a rise in appeal, thanks to its vibrant beach huts, acclaimed hotels and sensational shoreline

You can walk along a few of the lovely beaches like 3 Shells, however when you head far from the water, there’s still plenty to do– specifically when it concerns consuming.

Southend-on-Sea has a growing food scene, the ‘Food in Southend’ dining establishment was on the Great Food Guide’s 100 Finest Regional Dining Establishments in 2024.

Southend likewise has an acclaimed ice cream parlour called Rossi.

Steeped in history, having actually begun making ice cream in Essex given that 1932, the Westcliff parlour has actually just recently gone through a remodeling.

Rossi is styled to appear like an American restaurant with white washed walls and a striped awning where they serve what individuals call the “finest ice cream worldwide”.

Not just that you can get winter season warmers like soup, toasties and it has an all the time breakfast.

And if you desire a luxe weekend break, the Roslin Beach Hotel on Thorpe Bay is a popular area for celebs like Michelle Keegan who was seen there previously this year.

The Times even explained the hotel as “a piece of Miami on the seafront of Thorpe Bay.”

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For more locations to go to in the South East where it’s sunniest, take a look at our travel group’s preferred outing.

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