Lockdown pictures show North Wales bank holiday beaches like you've never seen them before
Parts of the UK enjoyed temperatures of up to 26C today
North Wales beaches were again eerily quiet today, despite sun seekers flocking to beaches across the border in England.
The usually busy coastline was uncharacteristically empty, with people choosing to obey the Welsh rules to stay home.
Pictures taken by our chief photographer Ian Cooper along the Pensarn, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Penmaenmawr coastline show how the restrictions quashed potential beach trips to the area.
But with rules in England allowing people to enjoy unlimited exercise, sunbathe, picnic and drive to beauty spots in the country, there was a stark contrast in how people reacted.
However, people in England have been warned against visiting the coastline in other parts of the UK, including Wales, where different lockdown rules apply.
The restrictions in Wales will be in place until at least next week- with the next review set to take place on May 28.
Most areas of the UK will be dry and warm tomorrow, with spells of sunshine and areas of cloud.
Llandudno promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales remains in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pictured: A man jogs past the closed Victorian pier which would usually be busy on a bank holiday. Photo by Ian Cooper
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Llandudno promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper
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Llandudno promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales remains in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pictured: A couple wearing masks on the promenade in front of the Victorian pier. Photo by Ian Cooper
(Image: IAN COOPER/NORTH WALES LIVE)3 of 9![Anglers at high tide on Rhos-on-Sea shingle beach during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper]()
Anglers at high tide on Rhos-on-Sea shingle beach during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper
(Image: IAN COOPER/NORTH WALES LIVE)4 of 9![A dog walker on a quiet Colwyn Bay promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper]()
A dog walker on a quiet Colwyn Bay promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper
(Image: IAN COOPER/NORTH WALES LIVE)5 of 9![A dog walker ties their dogs to a sculpture on a quiet Colwyn Bay promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper]()
A dog walker ties their dogs to a sculpture on a quiet Colwyn Bay promenade during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper
(Image: IAN COOPER/NORTH WALES LIVE)6 of 9![Empty beach at Penmaenmawr on the morning of the late spring bank holiday as Wales remains in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo by Ian Cooper]()
Empty beach at Penmaenmawr on the morning of the late spring bank holiday as Wales remains in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo by Ian Cooper
(Image: IAN COOPER/NORTH WALES LIVE)7 of 9![Pensarn promenade near Abergele during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper]()
Pensarn promenade near Abergele during the late spring bank holiday as Wales continues with the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo by Ian Cooper
(Image: IAN COOPER/NORTH WALES LIVE)8 of 9![A closed Pen-y-Pass which is usually very busy with walkers looking to climb Snowdon (pictured beyond) on a late spring bank holiday. Photo by Ian Cooper]()
A closed Pen-y-Pass which is usually very busy with walkers looking to climb Snowdon (pictured beyond) on a late spring bank holiday. Photo by Ian Cooper
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