Find the nearest See & Do
Heading to UK and Ireland and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole UK and Ireland coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
When on an information page you can also use our tools to search for nearby UK and Ireland seaside towns, and the surrounding coast for the best beaches and places to stay and eat.
Finding the best things to see and do on a UK and Ireland day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next UK and Ireland activity could be.
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- Sandown Culver pier first 360 foot pier opened around 1879 and later extended to 875 feet in the late 1880’s along with a new pier-head pavilion. 1968 saw major redevelopment of the entire pier structure. The theatre no longer exists but the pier remains a popular seaside attraction with a restaurant, shops, kiosk’s, amusements, fishing and various pleasure cruises from the head landing stage.
- The Roman Baths is the site of the original public bathing house during Roman times, located in central Bath adjacent to Bath Abbey. Excavated during the 19th century, the Baths are set below the modern street level. Visitors can walk through not only the well-preserved remains of the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Sacred Spring but also an interactive museum and exhibition telling the story of life in Bath in Roman times. The Roman Baths are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bath, receiving over one million visitors a year. The Baths are open all year round. There is a gift shop on site and refreshments are available at the Pump Rooms next door.
- The Custom House is a neoclassical 18th-century building located on the north bank of the River Liffey. The building now houses the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.
- Stromness lifeboat station was established in 1867 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station only open by appointment.
- Lymington lifeboat station was established in 1965 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station and shop has restricted opening times.
- Padstow Cycle Hire is ideally located at the start of the Camel Trail, a 17.5mile trail running along a disused railway line by the side of the Camel river. Offers full day or part day Cycle Hire with kit for all ages and includes children and dog trailers. You are advised to pre-book at the height of the summer season.
- Launching from Campbeltown Harbour for nearly 145 years, lifeboats have provided search and rescue cover.
- Culloden Battlefield is where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a brutal end on the 16 April 1746. The site is managed by the National Trust Scotland and you can walk around the moor along a trail network taking in the battleground and spectacular setting. The Jacobite Rising was where Jacobite supporters, were looking to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne, and here the fought the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. The battle was brutal with approximately 1,600 deaths in the first hour of the battle and out of this number around 1,500 of them were Jacobites. The Culloden Visitor Centre features artifacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that looks into the background to the conflict. The centre also has a restaurant. Dogs are welcome on the battlefield but owners must keep them under close control and pick up after them.
- Wyreside Lakes has excellent fishing but is also ideal for cyclists and pleasure walkers, birdwatchers and people who generally enjoy nature and the outdoors. Certain areas of our land is open for horses and cyclists and a small charge per day for a car / trailer / horse box.
