Brits have been flocking to the seaside in the sunny weather – despite 'social distancing' advice following the coronavirus outbreak.
Thousands headed to beaches around the country to enjoy the rays, ignoring the Government's plea for people to avoid social gatherings.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire Marc Jones publicly appealed for visitors to stay away after reports that Skegness was 'packed' with people today.
He tweeted: "Time for everyone to be socially responsible or be made to be.
"These caravan sites & arcades must be closed and quickly. Lincolnshire’s health and 999 services cannot and should not be facing 100s of thousands visitors on top of residents to support. I will be raising urgently."
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District councillor Jimmy Brookes said the seaside town of Skegness was heaving with people.
He added: "This is madness Skegness is packed, cafes and arcades are open.
"Totally irresponsible. You might not get it bad, but you may pass it on to someones, dad, mum, Grandad, Grandma or children which might be fatal.
"You are also putting our NHS at risk. Social distancing?"
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It comes amid the closure of West Wittering Beach, in Sussex, after 'thousands' of people descended on the site.
According to the BBC, a member of the management team in West Wittering said: "The crowds were into the thousands – dispersed on to the large beach – but it's the method of getting here… we're at the end of a peninsular, there's one way in and one way out."
Resorts in other places, including East Yorkshire and Brighton, were also reportedly busy today today.
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A number of holiday parks and cottages in Cornwall and Devon have been blasted by members of the public after refusing to close their doors despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The likes of Parkdean Resorts and Sykes Cottages have come under fire for remaining open despite Government advice against all but essential travel, Cornwall Live reports.
Parkdean has taken the decision to close on-park facilities or issue a voucher for anyone with a holiday booked until April 27 – but that is not enough in the eyes of many.
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Popular Welsh tourist sites like Pen y Fan, Snowdon, Barry Island, Porthcawl and Cardiff's Roath Park were also drawing in the crowds.
Hundreds of cars lined the roads around Snowdon and Pen y Fan as people sought to get fresh air and exercises but stayed away from city centres.
At Snowdon, hundreds of cars were parked in car parks and along roads, as numerous walkers hiked up Wales' biggest mountain.
But they were warned they were putting themselves and mountain rescuers at risk as the covid-19 outbreak escalates, Wales Online reports.
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Expressing his shock at the scene on Facebook, one man said: "I’m one for going round Snowdonia a lot. And I mean a lot… but I have never, ever seen cars parked along the Pass like this."
He added: "Absolutely shocked me, this has."
Outdoor drinkers also gathered in Ramsgate, Kent, earlier today.
A group of drinkers in Ramsgate harbour were spotted flouting the government's social distancing advice just a day after the Prime Minister ordered pubs to shut.
The 20 plus strong crowd had congregated on Harbour Parade and were using the outdoor seating provided by Peter's Fish Factory and The Green Tara.
Pictures from the scene also show the presence of two Kent Police officers who are believed to have broken up the crowd.
There were similar scenes in pubs in Whitstable where a group of drinkers also settled in the same area, Kent Live reports.
Following yesterday's announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, all pubs, bars, restaurants and leisure centres across Kent have been told to close in a bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus.
The government has allowed room for businesses to offer take away services in the form of drinks and meals in a bid to soften the economic blow, however it appears that more work must be done to discourage take out congregation.
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