Oh, i do love to be beside the great british seaside

Whether you’re exploring The Lanes, that maze of narrow streets in the oldest part of town, fishing for something good on the seafront or just need a cooling beer, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.

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AT THE SEASIDE... Within easy reach of the capital (trains from central London take an hour and 40 minutes), Margate’s golden sands have been luring visitors to the seaside since the 18th century. Tra

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

To book, or not to book? Had Hamlet been a fan of motorhomes, that would have been the question. Jen and I are planning a trip to the Sussex coast, the next stage of our English coastal odyssey. In ou

Kathryn Ferry delves into 20th-century holiday habits with the help of her postcard collection