UK COAST 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 beach guide, we have done the hard work along with our community, here you’ll find photos, interactive coast maps, weather, tide times, beach water quality and search tools helping to provide you answers or just some helpful ideas.
The one place to find 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. It does not matter if you are planning a staycation or a family day out at the beach, Coast Radar is the guide that has the information to help and inspire you to visit and enjoy our beautiful and diverse UK & Ireland coastline.
NEAREST BEACH?
Search out the best British beaches from popular seaside resorts with Blue Flags to the hidden coves to escape from the crowds.
WHAT TO SEE & DO?
Look for some inspiration, places to visit or activities to do whilst visiting the coast. From history & heritage to sports and theme parks.
WHAT’S ON?
Find out what’s on, a wide range of coastal events, from food and drink, music, history, literature, walking, theatre, arts and craft, seasonal family fun.
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2022 England Blue Flag Beach Awards
It’s that time of the year when the Blue Flag beaches are announced. 2022 has seen 80 English beaches get the Blue Flag Award, four more than a year ago and we then have 128 Seaside Awards beaches. Blue Flag and Seaside Award winners stretch across much of the country, though the South West has the most…
The Seven Broadstairs Bays
Broadstairs is a picturesque seaside town in Kent, sitting between Margate in the North and Ramsgate in the South, this stretch of coast contains some of the nearest beaches to London and is only just over an hour away. The locality to London makes Broadstairs a perfect day trip option with some of the closest…
Buy One Tee, Get One Tree
The weekend of 13th May is Buy One, Get One Tree weekend at Coast Radar Clothing. During the weekend we will plant a tree for every order placed on Coast Radar Clothing. Trees have the ability to remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere and, via photosynthesis, are able to convert it into oxygen. By keeping…
Where is the nearest beach to Birmingham?
The nearest beach to Birmingham? There is always a bank holiday or school break approaching or it just looks like a hot weekend, and you want to get out of the city and the kids away from the TV and computer. Then why not visit the seaside as a trip to the beach is a great…
Top 5 Beaches for a Day Trip from London
Beach near London? Top 5 Beaches for a Day Trip from London, as the UK is thinking about school holidays and long summer days it is the perfect time to escape London and head out to a beach near London, eat fish and chips, buy ice cream and go for a swim. We list some great beaches, probably not…
Where is the nearest beach to Milton Keynes?
The nearest beach to Milton Keynes? There is always a time when we need to get the family out and about. Then why not visit the seaside as a trip to the beach is a great way to get the kids interacting with fun-filled activities. But where is the nearest beach to Milton Keynes? Milton Keynes is…
Nearest To Me
Not sure where to go? Want to find the nearest beaches, things to do or events near you
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:
