When we think about sandy beaches, people often start dreaming of hot climates, but there are some great beaches closer to home that shouldn’t be overlooked, and if you get good weather can often beat those in other continents. Our tour of UK sandy beaches will start in Northumberland and travel clockwise around the British…
With hundreds of miles of stunning coastline, it’s no wonder why the south of England draws countless visitors from around the UK and overseas each year. Whether it’s to sunbathe, dive into the sea or head out on a coastal hike, there’s something here for everyone. Unfortunately, we can’t cover every beach in the south…
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…
Beach near London? Top 5 Beaches for a Day Trip from London, as the UK is thinking about school holidays and long summer days it is the perfect time to escape London and head out to a beach near London, eat fish and chips, buy ice cream and go for a swim. We list some great beaches, probably not…
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 31,000km of coastline has many seaside locations from the traditional Victorian seafronts to the small fishing villages. In this list, we avoid…
The nearest beach to London? Lots of people live in or visit London and on hot summer days desire to get away from the heat of the city and visit the south-east coast. But where is the nearest beach to London? Here we list our top 10 locations for a day trip to the coast from…
This largely flat coastal bike route from Rye to Camber Sands in a gentle ride across Romney Marsh. The route runs via the well-signed National Cycle Network and the distance of 18 miles (28km) can be done in 2.5 hours (that’s including your way back to Rye). A great, flat and traffic-free ride across the East…
As we now head into Autumn we thought it would be good to list the Best British Beaches of summer 2018 based on how often our site visitors searched and/or viewed the detailed beach page over the summer months. I am sure you will all have your own favourite beaches around Britain so feel free…
Let our local guide show you the best bits of Rye, Sussex This guide to Rye gives you a true local insight into Rye’s history, accommodation, restaurants, shops and attractions. Nothing improved a holiday like an insider knowledge, so we’ve asked a resident of Sussex to tip us off about the best of Rye. Read…