Lighthouses in the UK

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.

Find your nearest beach

Search out the best British beaches, from popular seaside resorts with Blue Flags to the hidden coves to escape from the crowds.

Find out what to see & do at the coast

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 at the coast

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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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.