While the UK might not have the exotic beaches that are seen in sunnier places around the world, you will find that we have breathtakingly beautiful coastal scenery all around the UK. Stunning coastal walking destinations can be found around every corner, allowing for rewarding picturesque walks that enable you to take in the beauty…
Looking for the perfect location to take the family on a well-deserved breakaway? Well, look no further than Liverpool! Aptly named the Pool of Life, this vibrant maritime city was voted as one of the best places to visit in the UK and is renowned for a myriad of attractions that entertain the old and…
Yorkshire is home to various stretches of open sand, perfect for family ventures or rock-pooling fanatics. Regardless of whether it’s sunny or gloomy, the seaside is always perfect for a day out and there’s always something to get stuck into. Knowing which coastal areas are the best to visit can be difficult, particularly when you…
The nearest beach to Bristol? Although Bristol is a port city, there are no beaches in Bristol, but you do have some great beach options in and around the one-hour travelling time in part due to the excellent M4 and M5 motorways. But where is the nearest beach to Bristol? The closest beaches to Bristol are…
With the rising cost of living, it’s great to be able to access your own little slice of paradise so close to home. Before autumn sets in, catch a sunny day and take the family out to one of these delightful seaside towns. You’ll soon feel as if you’ve flown two hours closer to the…
The Raad ny Foillan, Manx Gaelic for ‘Way of the Gull’, is the Isle of Man’s long-distance coast path. At approximately 160 km (100 miles) this coastal footpath takes you around this beautiful and diverse Isle of Man coastline. The path is clearly marked with a White gull on a blue sign with the text…
A week’s holiday with my wife staying in a self-catering fisherman’s cottage a stone’s throw away from the sea in Port Erin on the Isle of Man. We had a fantastic time, the weather held and the sea was inviting. Our island friend took us on an action-packed visit tour of the island. There were…
The Isle of Man’s sea and shoreline are home to habitats and wildlife of significant importance, including rocky reefs, kelp forests, maerl beds, bird nesting sites and sea caves that provide a home to a mass of marine wildlife. The Isle of Man was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere in 2016 in recognition of its…
The Calf of Man Boat Trip leaves from Port St Mary, although similar trips run from Port Erin on the west of the island. The Calf of Man is approximately 600 acres, 2.5 kmsq island off the southwest coast of the Isle of Man, separated by a narrow stretch of water called the Sound. The…
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…
The Gower Peninsula was one of the first places designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Stretching out from Swansea in a similar aspect to Cornwall this gives it some of the great characteristics you would expect from the much larger England county, much visited by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers, climbers and surfers. The peninsula…
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 in…