About this app

Find the sunshine and go. Even in unpredictable Britain and Ireland the sun is shining somewhere — you just need to know where. Chase the Sun scores 945 handpicked days out for sunshine right now and navigates you to the sunniest one within driving distance. WHERE'S SUNNY TODAY? Open the app and Chase the Sun scans the weather across Britain and Ireland, then shows you the sunniest places within reach — scored by how much clear sky you can expect when you arrive, not just where the sun happens to be now. 945 DAYS OUT ACROSS BRITAIN AND IRELAND Hidden coastal coves and wide open beaches. Hills with views that stop you in your tracks. Historic houses, castles, stately homes, country parks, ancient woodland, waterfalls, market towns, nature reserves and gardens that most people drive past without knowing they are there. Every destination is handpicked and pinned to a real car park, so you always know where to stop. Coverage across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly. WHAT YOU GET ☀️ Live sunshine scores — where the sun is actually shining, right now 🗺️ 945 handpicked day trips — beaches, walks, castles, forests, gardens and market towns 🚗 Turn-by-turn navigation — real road routing takes you there 📅 Today and tomorrow's forecast — see where the sunshine is heading 📍 Search from anywhere — planning a day trip? Explore from any location in Britain or Ireland 🏆 Your sunny day collection — save every trip and share it PERFECT FOR Family days out. Dog walks. Weekend day trips. Staycations and road trips. Caravan and motorhome touring. A free Tuesday and no idea where to go. Anyone who wants somewhere to go today and wants the weather to be good when they get there. FREE The twelve nearest sunny destinations, scored for sunshine, with today and tomorrow's forecast. No account needed — open the app and go. CHASE THE SUN PREMIUM Unlock the whole of Britain and Ireland, the full 5-day sunshine forecast, unlimited navigation and your complete trip history. From under 10p per day. Cancel anytime. Chase the Sun was built by a journalist who got tired of driving to the coast and finding it grey. Britain and Ireland have more good days out than you think — you just need to know where they are.