Groynes on UK beaches are one of the most beautiful and useful features found on our coast. Wooden groynes are an essential control to keep beaches stable. Although groynes can be made of many materials, it is the UK’s wooden groynes that do the job but also add character to the environment. The purpose of a groyne…
In this article, we discuss the temperature of the sea around the UK and what it means for those wanting to swim. Compared to indoor heated swimming pools, which vary in temperature from around 26°C to 30°C, swimmers are likely to be exposed to a much wider range of temperatures when swimming outside. In the…
A beach holiday is a delight for everyone, whether you’re in the Caribbean or on and around the British seaside, to make sure your holiday is safe and enjoyable, here are our top 10 beach holiday safety tips. Water: Take some bottles of water with you and drink frequently, it’s surprising how quickly we can…
School trips are often the most fondly remembered times of education. When you put effort into planning a fun school trip, it truly pays off in the delight and enjoyment experienced by the pupils. However, the preparation itself can be a logistical challenge, especially if you are taking younger children. Here are some tips to…
2021 has seen Northern Ireland beaches take a total of 6 blue flags across the counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry. A further 11 beaches have also been given the Seaside Award for good water quality, Helen’s Bay the Green Coast award and Portstewart Stand has both Seaside Award and Blue Flag. Just click on a title to…
2021 has seen 42 Welsh beaches awarded the blue flag, 25 beaches have also achieved the Seaside Award for their standard of water quality and facilities. A further 13 beaches in Wales have gained the Green Coast Award, recognising the ‘hidden gems’ along our coastline. Just click on a title to go to our beach information pages…
It’s that time of the year when the Blue Flag beaches are announced. 2021 has seen 76 English beaches get the Blue Flag Award, five more than 2 years ago. Blue Flag and Seaside Award winners stretch across much of the country, though the South West has the most with 33 in Cornwall and Devon. Just click…
It’s that time of the year when the Blue Flag beaches are announced. 2020 has seen 74 English beaches get the Blue Flag Award which is 3 up on last year. PLEASE NOTE – Due to the Corona Virus pandemic there is a possibility that not all facilities will be in place at these locations during the 2020 bathing…
2020 has seen Ireland have 80 International Blue Flag which is the same as last year and 60 National Green Coast Awards across Ireland’s beaches. Two beaches were initially awarded a Blue Flag but will not be flying them this summer. Due to lower than normal beach sand levels, Wexford County Council has withdrawn the Blue Flag awarded to Courtown beach for…
2019 has seen Ireland have 80 International Blue Flag which is down three on last year and 62 National Green Coast Awards across Ireland’s beaches. The number of sites receiving the blue flag is down three on last year’s total, Golden Strand and Bertra beach in Mayo have both lost their Blue Flag standard, as has Bundoran…
2019 has seen 40 Welsh beaches awarded the blue flag, 18 won green coast awards which recognise beaches with unspoiled environments and 86 beaches have achieved the Seaside Award for their good water quality and facilities. Just click on a title to go to our beach information pages with interactive maps. Wales Blue Flag Beach Awards Pembrokeshire…
2019 has seen Northern Ireland beaches take a total of 8 blue flags across the counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry, this is 1 down on last year, as Castlerock has lost the blue flag they regained last year. A further 11 beaches have also been given the Seaside Award for good water quality, Helen’s Bay the Green…