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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

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
A jogger on Llandudno promenade

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.
