Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Britain’s seabird colonies are among the most spectacular in the world and you can experience them from the sea or land. Read on to find out where you can enjoy these incredible wildlife encounters

Interior architect and design director Willow Kemp explains why the New Forest has stolen her heart

If there is one county to explore on a foodie theme it has to be Cornwall. Seafood tops the list, of course; with more than 400 miles of coastline – the most in any county in Britain – and major and m

In our new series exploring the best places to visit in the UK, Mark Hedges journeys to Cornwall’s wild and ancient coastline