Experience snorkelling

Swimming is an essential skill, especially in coastal communities. We explore the joys of being a swimming teacher

Spending time in natural ‘blue spaces’ – our coasts, rivers and lakes – benefits our physical and mental health. Discover the wellbeing effects of water, plus the best UK swim spots to dive into this summer

Looking for an adrenaline rush, want to try something a bit adventurous and push your mental and physical boundaries? Well, Lorna Maybery has 15 suggestions for extreme – and some not so extreme – activities to enjoy around the UK

From swimming to sailing, five women share the joy of blue spaces

From snorkelling in crystal-clear Hebridean waters to hand-printing sea-inspired designs, Bonnie Wood’s life and art on the Isle of Islay capture the quiet beauty of island living

The best of the season to inspire and admire