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…
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…
Our top 10 beachcombing tips, beachcombing can be a great family activity and can keep everyone active and enjoying themselves for hours. Here are Coast Radar’s top 10 beachcombing tips to make your time as a beachcomber even more enjoyable: What to take.Here is a list of some items you may want to remember so…
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?…
With a school break approaching, the evenings may still be dark and the mornings frosty, it’s great for children to get out and about and we have listed some great spring half-term activity ideas. Now that the first signs of spring are approaching it is a great opportunity to blow away the winter cobwebs with some fresh…
The UK coastline is miles of beautiful, historic and entertaining spots to take a holiday, but why limit yourself to just one or two areas? Travelling by boat gives you the opportunity to take in as much of it as possible, whether you have a week, a month or even a whole year to explore….
The UK’s Rugged Coastline has some of the most beautiful, accessible and unspoilt beaches in the world, but before we start we acknowledge that the seawater is cold and you can’t guarantee the sun. The 13,000km of coastline has many seaside locations from the traditional Victorian seafronts to the small fishing villages. In this list, we avoid…
Travelling abroad in the current Covid climate is still quite a palaver, with tests having to be done before you go, and when you come back, and sometimes a couple of days before you leave to come home too. These are not free tests and the costs can add up, not to mention the time…
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 absolutely free. They say we need to do 10,000 steps a day…
Membership Gifts At Coast Radar, we love the UK coastline and the National Trust helps protect over 775 miles of it which means your support also means protecting our coast and helping to keep England’s history alive for years to come. Gift of Membership is no ordinary present, with unlimited access to many historic places all year…
The UK coastline is so varied that it offers great photo opportunities. Not only do you get a chance to take great pictures but also you explore some beautiful locations. In our pages, we have tools to move around seaside and coastal locations and our individual listings have at least a single photo and some…