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People flocked to beaches in the North West yesterday on hottest day of year
Places were flooded with visitors.
Crowds of sunseekers gathered across the North West on the hottest day of the year, causing chaos on the beaches.
Many people took the opportunity yesterday to partake in now allowed day trips to beauty spots such as parks and beaches.
Unfortunately, these places became rammed quickly as crowds gathered, as everyone did the same. Many people shared images on social media, with one Twitter user saying: “If this was you today in Southport, don’t worry about clapping tomorrow night.”
As part of the lockdown easing plan put in place by the government, restrictions on walks, exercise and time outside were lifted meaning day trips are now allowed – including unlimited exercise and sunbathing.
Beaches in Southport and Blackpool quickly became full with sun-seekers.
Roads were also gridlocked with cars and many ended up parking illegally, to get their spot on the beach.
In the south of England, traffic wardens ‘ran out of tickets’ as the beaches became utter chaos, the Mirror reports.
Many people have taken to Twitter to share pictures of crowds and their concerns on the lockdown easing.
After the announcements on lockdown easing, Visit Blackpool quickly responded, changing its name on Twitter to Do Not Visit Blackpool and issuing a warning to the public to avoid the town.
They asked the public to ‘think twice before setting off for Blackpool for the day’, adding that they feel it is the ‘right thing, and the safest thing, to do at the moment’.
However, following the government’s advice, many people opted for visiting the beauty spot on this year’s hottest day.
One Twitter user KiaTobin raised the concerns that despite lockdown cleaning up Blackpool beach and leaving clearer water, this was ‘destroyed in day’.
Members of the public are being urged to continuously be careful and stringent with social distancing measures despite the latest government advice.
Places such as the Peak District issued clear guidance that people can continue to help the area by giving it ‘crucial breathing space to recover by staying local’. Many parks have kept toilets, information centres and other facilities closed.