UK COAST & UK BEACH GUIDE: WHERE WILL YOU EXPLORE?
With miles and miles of UK & Ireland coastline, thousands of islands to explore, and seaside towns to choose from, where is it best to go?
Coast Radar is more than just a UK beaches guide. We have done the hard work along with our community, here you’ll find photos, videos, interactive coast maps, weather, tide times, beach water quality and search tools helping to provide you with answers or just some inspiration and helpful ideas.
The one place to find out about all things on the coast. From beach to cliff, from headland to harbour, wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do. Coast Radar helps you find the right spot. Whether you are planning a staycation or a family day out at the beach, Coast Radar is the guide with the information to help and inspire you to visit and enjoy our beautiful and diverse UK & Ireland coastline.
Search out the best British beaches, from popular seaside resorts with Blue Flags to the hidden coves to escape from the crowds.
Look for some inspiration, places to visit or activities to do whilst visiting the coast. From history & heritage to sports and theme parks.
Find out what’s on, a wide range of coastal events, from food and drink, music, history, literature, walking, theatre, arts and craft, and seasonal family fun.
Nearest To Me
Not sure where to go? Want to find the nearest beaches, things to do or events near you
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Is Bournemouth worth the trip?
Last month I had the pleasure of re-visiting Bournemouth, a spot which I visited many times in my youth. Though I enjoyed my time there…
Coastal Lidos and Tidal Pools
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Seal Island Trip, St Ives, Cornwall
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Festival Season is upon us!
The nights are lighter, the sun is [often] shining, the birds are chirping, Summer is just about here, and the best festivals have already locked their dates….
2023 Wales Blue Flag Beach Awards
2023 has seen 22 Welsh beaches awarded the blue flag which stays the same as last year although Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan, has lost its blue flag,…
2023 England Blue Flag Beach Awards
It’s that time of the year when the Blue Flag beaches are announced. 2023 has seen 77 English beaches get the Blue Flag Award, three less than…
The A-Z of the UK’s Coastal Regions
Discover the best things to do at the coast in each region! Click on a region in the list below to learn more:
Coast Radar Clothing – coastwear made the right way
At Coast Radar, we want people to enjoy the coast, but we also know that our coast and oceans need protection. We are alarmed by the damage that fast fashion leaves behind, where 60% of clothing includes plastic, 40% of clothing made are never worn, and 99% is never recycled. Using natural, organic materials, renewable energy, and sustainable packaging is part of the solution, and this became the foundation of our coastwear at Coast Radar Clothing.
