Sussex by the Sea – as viewed through a different lens You might think you know what Sussex by the Sea is all about, but we think you’ll be surprised. This is a coastal destination that’s traditional, quirky, fun and unique. All you need to do is see it through a different lens. What’s the Read more…
The Jurassic Coast in Dorset and East Devon was the first ever site to be inscribed as a ‘natural’ World Heritage Site. It spans 153 km (95 miles) of dramatic coastline all the way from East Devon to Dorset and finds includes a range of world-renowned fossils. What makes this coast so special is the Read more…
Britain has some breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the historic cities of Edinburgh and Bath to beautiful British Coastal World Heritage Sites like the Orkney or the Jurassic coastline. A World Heritage Site is a cultural or natural landmark that has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), where each World Read more…
Here we list our ten best British beachcombing beaches, exploring our diverse British coast can be great fun with each stretch having a different story to tell, from fossils and dinosaur footprints to ancient coins and polished glass. Often the best time is after a period of strong wind and high tides, making the Spring Read more…
Walking for your fitness, we have all done Christmas and some of us may still be on track for hitting our New Year resolutions, but if fitness was one of them then why not just get walking. The greatest thing about walking is that it is absolutely free. They say we need to do 10,000 steps Read more…
England and Wales Heritage Coasts were established in 1972 to conserve the best stretches of undeveloped coast in England and Wales. Many of these coastal stretches are part of larger National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the average protected area extends inland for an average of 2.4km (1.5 miles) which means Read more…
Brighton – the busiest of breaks this Autumn! Summer is officially over, Autumn is here and we’re sliding toward half term in October and thinking about whether or not we should spend Christmas with the family or escape to faraway climes. Brighton is a great short break destination offering a wide variety of things to Read more…
When I arrived in Padstow Cornwall I was welcomed by a warm wind and a positive atmosphere. I decided to grab a breakfast at a small cafe sheltered from the wind. The food was good and they were quick to serve. Once I finished my breakfast I decided to explore the town. There were a quite Read more…
Porthleven is the most southerly fishing port on mainland England sitting between Lands End and the Lizard Point in Cornwall. Porthleven has built up around the need for a harbour with the location chosen because there had been many shipwrecks in the bay. The harbour offers historic character and a very interesting structure with a rock and pier entrance followed by Read more…
St Ives is a beautiful Cornwall seaside town that wraps around the harbour with breathtaking scenery of the north Cornwall Atlantic coast. Close to the harbour, its streets are narrow, winding with uneven cobbles. With the benefit of the Atlantic swells and warmth of the Gulf Stream, the area offers some of the best surf conditions for Read more…
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 Read more…
Cornwall is a large coastal county and has 100’s of places to visit and things to do. Here we list UK Beaches top 5 family days out and think it will be useful for anyone planning a visit to Cornwall. The Minack Theatre Minack is not just a theatre to visit to see a Read more…
