Perfect your beachy resting face

The good news: you don’t need to cram onto a charter flight with 15 stag parties to get that sand-between-your-toes feeling. This summer, a host of urban beaches are springing up across the country. For revolutionary ravers, try Brixton Beach, where a Cuban-inspired pop-up is now in full swing, featuring local street food, salsa dancing and cabaret. Or, if sitting and cityscapes are more your style, the Quayside Seaside in Newcastle has 350 tonnes of sand, volleyball nets, deckchairs and vintage beach huts by the river. Saving loungers with towels? Frowned upon. Brixtonrooftop.com; Newcastlegateshead.com ›