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…
England already has many excellent coastal footpaths, but there are plans to create a National Trail, the England Coast Path, when complete, will be one of the longest coastal walking routes in the world. It’s being worked on in sections; you can see a map showing progress here. In the meantime, you have some existing footpaths that allow…
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 an hour away. The locality of London makes Broadstairs a perfect day trip option with some of the closest beaches….
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…
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…
The sea around the UK’s coast in the Autumn still remembers the long warm summer days and until you get the cold frost has lots of possibilities. All too often people get to mid-September and with the darker nights and cooler days start to shy away from visiting the coast. The daylight hours can still be warm,…
With the rising cost of living, it’s great to be able to access your own little slice of paradise so close to home. Before autumn sets in, catch a sunny day and take the family out to one of these delightful seaside towns. You’ll soon feel as if you’ve flown two hours closer to the…
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 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…
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…