Holidaying at home has become more important than ever since the Covid-19 pandemic and even has it's own name - the "staycation".
While the white beaches of south France feel further away, many Britons have turned to local seaside resorts for holiday inspiration.
Although Derby is about as far away as you can get from the sea, some coastal towns are less than a three-hour drive away.
Many popular destinations can also be accessed via a train journey taking under three hours from Derby Midland Station.
So, here at Derbyshire Live, we've put together a list of six seaside resorts not far from Derby, which are all home to great beaches.
The coastal town in Yorkshire is home to sandy beaches and award-winning promenades.
The North Beach is a Quality Coast Award winning sand and shingle beach, surrounded by wide promenades backed against the Flamborough cliffs.
While the South Beach is a sandy beach which overlooks Bridlington Bay, with the sands extending to Spurn Point at the mouth of the River Humber.
While in Bridlington, visitors can enjoy a bite to eat from a wide range of traditional restaurants.
Miles from Derby: 109
By car: Two hours, 12 minutes
By train: Two hours, 48 minutes - Travelling from Derby to Bridlington, with changes at Sheffield and Hull
The golden sands of Cleethorpes beach in North East Lincolnshire go on for miles.
The beach has been awarded Blue Flag status for cleanliness, while the flower-filled promenade gardens stretch the whole length of the resort.
There is also an area of sand which is dog-friendly, and don't forget to enjoy some fresh fish and chips in nearby Grimsby.
Miles from Derby: 99
By car: One hour, 45 minutes
By train: Two hours, 28 minutes – Travelling from Derby to Cleethorpes, with a change at Sheffield
Formby Beach is one of Merseyside's coastal gems. The high sand dunes offer amazing views across the Irish Sea and, on a really clear day, the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.
Ideal for families, there are picnic areas, way-marked paths to the beach and woods to explore.
If you fancy exploring more off the beaten track, a walk to the south through Ravenmeols Sandhills will reward you with wide expanses of dunes, even more beach, and pleasant woodlands.
Miles from Derby: 102
By car: Two hours, six minutes
By train: Three hours, 20 minutes – travelling from Derby to Formby, with two or three changes
The Great Yarmouth coastline stretches along 15 miles of sandy beach, sand dunes and seaside amusements.
Away from the beach, there are a range of cafes and restaurants, as well as bowling greens and tennis courts.
Visited by tourists since the late 1700s, the resort is one of the most popular in the UK for day trips, and weekend breaks.
Miles from Derby: 188
By car: Three hours, seven minutes
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The West Norfolk village has been a seaside resort for more than 150 years.
The village's North and South beaches face west looking across a huge 20-mile bay.
Heacham is also famous for being at the heart of Norfolk's lavender growing industry.
Miles from Derby: 108
By car: Two hours, 28 minutes
One of England's first and most famous seaside resorts, Scarborough is home to two bays with sandy beaches split by a headland bearing the 12th-century Scarborough Castle.
North Bay has Blue Flag status and provides a sheltered area for families. Attractions include the miniature railway, the Sealife & Marine Sanctuary and Peasholm Park.
Much of the older part of the town lies around the harbour area and the beach at South Bay, a popular area with lots of amusement arcades, theatres and cafes.
Miles from Derby: 118
By car: Two hours, 22 minutes
By train: Two hours, 47 minutes – Travelling from Derby to Scarborough, with a change at York