Storms Arwen and Barra wreaked havoc on many coastline areas as the year ended, but the summer heatwaves saw thousands flock to beaches in search of sand, sea and sun.

placeholder image — Storms Arwen and Barra wreaked havoc on many coastline areas as the year ended, but the summer heatwaves saw thousands flock to beaches in search of sand, sea and sun.

In Pictures: Giant ships and crashing waves as we headed to the beach in 2021

By Staff reporter

Published 3rd Jan 2022, 09:55 GMT

In June, Virgin Voyage’s luxury cruise ship Scarlet Lady arrived into Portsmouth for the first time. The 110,000-tonne liner is the largest ship to have ever docked in the city.

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In June, Virgin Voyage’s luxury cruise ship Scarlet Lady arrived into Portsmouth for the first time. The 110,000-tonne liner is the largest ship to have ever docked in the city.

The summer brought scorching temperatures and saw many people heading to the beach.

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The summer brought scorching temperatures and saw many people heading to the beach.

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But even when the clouds roll in, the British coast can be breathtaking.

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But even when the clouds roll in, the British coast can be breathtaking.

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