A road trip is a great way to explore new places, have fun with friends/family and enjoy the open road. As an island nation, the UK has many stunning coastal routes to consider for a road trip and there is nothing quite like feeling the fresh sea air, relaxing on the beach and spending time…
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 as a child, today I write this blog as a (theoretically) more mature adult, who is better capable of evaluation and critique. I hope to answer the question without bias…
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, whilst Aberporth in Ceredigion has gained. A further 12 beaches have gained the Seaside Award and then 14 beaches in Wales have gained the Green Coast Award, recognising the ‘hidden…
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 a year ago, and we then have 128 Seaside Awards beaches, of which 59 have both Blue Flag and seaside awards. Blue Flag and Seaside Award winners stretch across much…
Do you like visiting the UK coastline but tend to hit the same beaches repeatedly? I understand we all have our favourite beach to visit, but the UK has such a diverse coastline that you could miss out. We are dropping a challenge this May as the weather improves and most seaside locations are open….
Getting away over Easter is never easy! Easter break is an expensive time of year to travel as the flights and accommodation seem to rocket in price, and everyone and their kids seem to be going somewhere for sunshine. For most mums, it’s a hectic time and not much of a break unless you’re booking…
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…
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think about planning your UK trip to the coast this article will help you. From deciding when to go, where to go, and what to see and do I will take you through each step and hopefully make your planning process smoother and less daunting. There is a…
England is surprisingly vast and varied given its comparatively small size. What impresses so many, however, is how picturesque its classic English seaside towns can be. Indeed, while the UK might be seen as a haven for historic tourism, it’s rarely seen as a holiday destination that screams “take me to the beach.” But (as…
Ever wish travel was a bit slower? A little more serene? Fewer tours, more gazing out over the horizon? Heading out on holiday over the open waves is a truly romantic choice for your next holiday, but whether you’ve only just got your sea legs or have battened down many a hatch, it pays to…
Walking for your fitness. We have all done Christmas and some of us may still be planning our New Year resolutions. But if fitness is one of them, then why not just get walking? The greatest thing about walking is that it is free. They say we need to do 10,000 steps a day, but…
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 an hour away. The locality of London makes Broadstairs a perfect day trip option with some of the closest beaches….
