UK heatwave 2022: The UK’s coolest holiday destinations to visit as temperatures hit 30C

Dennis Morton
By Dennis Morton
Published 11th Aug 2022, 17:14 BST
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While big parts of England and Wales are experiencing extreme heat, some areas in the UK offer milder weather for those looking to escape the heat.

With most of England and Wales experiencing yet another heatwave with temperatures soaring well into the 30’s, some of us might be looking to spend the weekend away from the extreme heat.

Just a few weeks after the mid-July heatwave, which saw record temperatures all over Britain, the UK is facing an amber warning for extreme heat.

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But some places in both northern and southern parts of the country will see cooler weather than the rest of the country, with some as low as 19 degrees celsius.

The travel site Snaptrip has compiled a list of the 10 coolest places for a stay-cool-cation during the heatwave.

Where are the top 5 coolest locations in England and Wales over the weekend?

1. Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire: Friday 19°C, Saturday 20°C

The good weather continues from Wednesday, which saw lots of people flock to the beach in Bridlington.The good weather continues from Wednesday, which saw lots of people flock to the beach in Bridlington.
The good weather continues from Wednesday, which saw lots of people flock to the beach in Bridlington.

East Yorkshire’s Bridlington appears in the 2016 Dad’s Army, with several shots filmed in the Old Town. Here you will find plenty of restaurants and pubs as well as some great mediaeval architecture dating back to 1113 AD.

Bridlington offers a wide range of cottages and hotels to stay in for your staycation away from the heat.

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