5 of the best… seaside days out

Revisit the past with these nostalgic holidays

Discover the world-beating wonder of our nation’s shorelines

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

Combine sightseeing and lounger time at these cities on the sea

Aer Lingus has flights to Belfast from 20 UK cities, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and London. aerlingus.com For a no-fly option, Stena Line operates daily car ferry sailings from Cairnryan

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