The Beach Hut is a common feature above the high water mark at UK beaches and today the UK has over 20,000 beach huts. Although nowadays huts are firmly fixed to the ground the origins were the wheeled bathing machines used throughout the 19th Century. Photo at Llandudno, Wales by National Media Museum Royalty adopted them,…
We have started to get some good weather, it’s the perfect time to get the whole family together to discover our coastline, the sights, seaweed smells and sounds of the waves. Whether you’re after things to do with the kids or an adult only break, there’s plenty to get stuck into. The UK is home…
Our UK beaches are stunning and dramatic places to visit in winter. The UK coast is not just about summer holidays, with your windbreak, bucket and spades packed away the winter is not a time to ignore the coast as it provides some excellent and dramatic backdrops for walks. The British coast has miles and…
Beachcombing along the UK shoreline is a great way to get the family out into the fresh air. So what is beachcombing? Unlike fossil hunting which is looking for very specific items in a limited number of coastal locations, beachcombing extends this to anything found on the beach. The best thing about beachcombing over fossil…
Norfolk Coast, not just a kiss-me-quick hat and sandcastle destination. When people think about the English seaside, they often picture the brash, noisy resorts which were popular in the sixties, a seaside vacation can be that, but it could be so much more. The joy of the English coast is that there are so many…
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 an ice cream and go for a swim. We list some great beaches, probably…
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…
OK, your thinking here we have another top 20 beaches article but actually I have tricked you. I hate reading articles suggested by writers recommending their favourite beaches in the UK as the reason I love the UK coast so much is that it is so varied. The UK has sandy, pebble, rocky beaches, or…
We are in the frantic Blue Flag and Seaside Award announcement period but what does the Blue Flag recognition actually tell the beach goer and in particular what does not having a Blue Flag or equivalent Seaside Award actually mean. First of all the Blue Flag Award scheme is a charity and each participating country nominates…
We hear a lot of people saying this is our favourite beach and we always head down to such and such part of the coast as it is great because… Although this is great people visit the coast but we believe too many are missing out on some hidden gems and if they would only…
Haven Holiday Parks have now joined us. Haven has 36 great value holiday parks distributed around the UK coastline. Self-catering holidays allow customers to stay in one of the modern holiday homes, available in a variety of grades; whilst Touring and Camping holidays enable customers to bring their own tents and caravans to one of…