Coast and Beaches

The seaside gem that is worth a visit all year round

Matt Jones, North Yorkshire Co-ordinator for The Wave Project on Scarborough's South Bay Beach. (c) Tony Bartholomew

How surfing is helping people's mental health in Scarborough

King's Guide Michael Wilson lines the route with laurel branches (c) Julia Rampen

Walking across Morecambe Bay with the King’s Guide to the Sands

Drinks and nibbles ready to be devoured by hungry foragers

Food foraging and gourmet meals on the Kent coast

Are there any other North Yorkshire villages that you think are the prettiest in the world?

North Yorkshire coastal village named among prettiest in the entire world

The new sea wall is a game changer for the town (pic credit: Network Rail)

How a £80 million pound wall transformed a Devon coastal town

The River Hamble near Swanick (c) Getty

Something for all the family at this Hampshire riverside location

The rolling sand dunes of West Wittering. (c) Getty

The four Sussex beaches that people love the most

Learning to row Venetian style, a taster day on the Deben. Photo: Catherine Larner

Venetian rowing on the River Deben

The Path near Bossington. Photo: Chris Bull

A delightful walk sampling everything that Porlock Bay has to offer

The Dovercourt low light was originally powered by gas. (c) Roger O’Reilly

The history of lighthouses on the Essex coast

Seahenge was discovered on the deep history coast. Picture: Norfolk Museums Service

8 amazing facts from Norfolk’s Deep History Coast:

South Foreland (c) Roger O’Reilly

The history of lighthouses on the coast of Kent

Ambience at sea. Photo: Ambassador

A multi-generation cruise in the Norwegian Fjords

Blackpool is the most relaxing seaside town in the UK, according to a study by UK Saunas

Lancashire seaside town named the most relaxing place for a staycation in the UK

The coastline of Seaton

Let’s visit Seaton in East Devon

Sea swimming has changed the life of Kirsty Hogben and many others CREDIT: Kate Noble Photography

We meet two Kent women who are sharing their passion for a refreshing dip

Wild swimming has numerous health benefits. Photo: TazzyBro Photography

Manningtree Mermaids: the wild swimmers protecting the Stour Estuary

The waters around Royal William Yard are perfect for a dip. Photo: Royal William Yard/Felix Mooneeram

Braving the deep off the Plymouth coast

Spring Lodge Lake, home of Blue Lagooners near Doncaster. Claire Kenny

Dipping into the world of open water swimming

Removing pebbles and other natural matter from the coast is in fact damaging to the environment.

Is it illegal to take pebbles from the beach? What the law says

Open water swimming can be dangerous so it's important to be prepared before entering the water

5 expert tips to follow before you go open water swimming this summer

Aerial view of Church Bay in Anglesey North Wales UK during sunset. Photo: Getty

Great beaches in North Wales and the Wirral Peninsula

The Victorious. Picture: Henry Chamberlain

100-year-old King's Lynn boat relaunched for sailing adventures

Polzeath. Image: Getty

10 of the best beaches on the coast of Cornwall

Emperor's Bath, Filey. (c) Sarah Banks

Brilliant beaches, secret coves and coastal hotspots in Yorkshire

2023 is the Year of the Coast as we celebrate the launch of the new England Coast Path. Image: Brian Bracher

25 ways to explore the Hampshire coast

Chesil Beach at Abbotsbury end. (Photo:FatManPhotoUK/iStock /Getty Images Plus)

The three Dorset beaches that people love the most

Plenty of space for sunbathing on Deal beach - just bring a firm mat to lie on if you don't want those pebbles digging into your back

Great beaches along the coast of Kent

Old Harry Rocks was included on the list along with St Michael's Mount in Cornwall

Dorset spot included among top 10 remote picture-perfect locations in the UK

See the multi-coloured sand cliffs at Alum Bay

10 top summer coastal walks in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

An aerial view of Budleigh. Photo: Gary Holpin Photography/garyholpin.co.uk

Eco-hiking along the coastal path in East Devon

Beach huts adding colour to the Essex coast

Exploring the ‘hutter’ community on the Essex coastline

Take the plunge at sunrise or sunset before and after a sauna on the sand. Getty

Experience a pop-up sauna on the Yorkshire seaside

The Beachcroft Hotel is the ideal seaside escape for a staycation. (c) Fiona Mills

The coast retreat near Bognor Regis and hour away from Eastbourne

The view from the Sauna Box on Sea Palling beach. Photo: Tom Sutton

Sauna Box at the Wild Spa at Chestnuts Campsite in Fundenhall

Looking towards Ravenscar and Boggle Hole from Robin Hood's Bay. (c) Charlotte Graham

Seals spotting on a family getaway on the Yorkshire coast

Andrew outside Thurrock Yacht Club (Credit - Garrett Brady)

An epic boat trip from one end of the Essex coast to the other

Selkie at sunset. Photo: Amelia Le Brun

Boat skipper Zoe Dunford on exploring north Norfolk under sail

Sidmouth beat out St Ives and Bude for the most expensive coastal resort

Sidmouth ranked as the most expensive UK seaside resort according to new study

The Swanage beach hut has a lease of 92 years

'Rarely available' beach hut in 'prime seafront position' on sale for £75k

Plenty of Spanish Mediterranean spots will be visited on the Southampton cruises

All the Southampton cruises visiting the Mediterranean in August and September

Storm at Shingle Street. Photo: Jason Avery

Shingle Street photo essay by landscape photographer Jason Avery

Uppleby and Barry’s scheme for a crescent in Scarborough, 1832.

The glamourous past of Yorkshire's seaside resorts

Arnside viaduct

The best seaside locations in the North West of England

The open plan living/dining area.

Does this Filey beach house have the best view on the Yorkshire coast?

Paddleboarders, kayakers and canoers should be prepared before going out on the water

RNLI and British Canoeing issue warning to all paddleboarders this summer

You (and your dog) can hardly move for kelp now. Bruce Fogle

Bruce Fogle celebrates Sussex’s underwater forests of seaweed

The ship is the most environmentally advanced at sea

The eco-friendly cruise ship that will be sailing from Southampton soon

Silversea's Silver Dawn cruise ship anchored in Plymouth Sound. Photo: Different View Photography

On board the Silver Dawn cruise and on land at Plymouth

Room with a view from Waters Edge top floor bedroom CREDIT Nathan Shepherd Photography

See inside this Kent beach holiday home

Pedn Vounder can be quite tricky to actually get down to, as you have to climb down a cliff

Cornwall beach named as one of UK's best-kept secrets in new list

Will you be exploring these dog friendly beaches this summer?

Top dog friendly beaches less than a three-hour drive from Watford

Gulls are adept at scavenging. Photo: mtreasure/Getty Images

Why we should learn to love seagulls