Some visitors can't believe that the beach is in the UK (Image: Getty) As we all hope for a break in the clouds and some much-needed sunshine, thoughts turn to seaside escapes during the school summer holidays. Tucked away in a serene part of Kent lies Mermaid Beach in Folkestone, an undiscovered treasure that's definitely worth a visit. Despite its name, which comes from the sea defence it hosts rather than any mythical creatures, this pebbly stretch is a favourite spot for swimming among both locals and tourists.
The beach boasts a distinctive coastline that resembles a mermaid's tail from an aerial view, and it's dotted with quaint, pastel-coloured beach huts available for hire, adding to the charm of this special shingle sanctuary. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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