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 nearest beach to Birmingham? There is always a bank holiday or school break approaching or it just looks like a hot weekend, and you want to get out of the city and the kids away from the TV and computer. Then why not visit the seaside as a trip to the beach is a great…
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 is…
Beachcombing Britain – The Best Spots To Find Treasures this Spring! Beaches are not just for sun and swimming, there is plenty to be found by the coast during spring as we are blessed with some of the best beachcombing spots. If you are looking for fun things to do why not unleash the adventurer in you?…
Although I personally love the remote beaches we have in the UK, lots do look for the family-friendly Blue Flag beaches. But do you understand what a beaches Blue Flag actually means? Beaches are awarded the Blue Flag for one season at a time based on compliance with strict criteria. If the criteria are not…
Our UK beaches are stunning and dramatic places to visit in the winter. The UK coast is not just about summer holidays, with your windbreak, bucket and spades packed away the winter (December, January, February) is not a time to ignore the coast as it provides some excellent and dramatic backdrops for walks. The British…
When people think of beach holidays in the UK they automatically think about the popular areas of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset,… West Sussex bordering East Sussex (with Brighton and Hove), Hampshire and Surrey have a lot to offer families who want a holiday destination that provides some good beaches and plenty to do on and off…
For 2018 Scotland has no blue flag beach awards but 61 beaches achieved the Scottish Seaside Award. We have two new additions, Prestwick in South Ayrshire, and Yellowcraig in East Lothian, which returns after a year of absence. Scottish Seaside Awards Aberdeen Ballroom Beach, Aberdeen City Balmedie Beach, Aberdeenshire Collieston, Aberdeenshire Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh…
Suffolk has a long coastline meaning there are many beaches to choose from, we have picked 5 beaches in Suffolk for family fun. No summer holiday is the same without a bit of sand between your toes and Suffolk certainly offers visitors a superbly diverse coastline with its dunes, bays and sandy cliffs! The best thing…
When I arrived in Padstow Cornwall I was welcomed by a warm wind and a positive atmosphere. I decided to grab 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 quite a few…
For 2017 Scotland has no blue flag beach awards but 60 beaches achieved the Scottish Seaside Award. Scottish Seaside Awards Aberdeen Ballroom Beach, Aberdeen City Balmedie Beach, Aberdeenshire Collieston, Aberdeenshire Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh Esplanade, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh Waters of Philorth, Aberdeenshire Inverboyndie Beach, Aberdeenshire Peterhead Lido, Aberdeenshire Stonehaven Beach, Aberdeenshire Montrose Seafront, Angus Carnoustie, Angus…
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…