With two and a half miles of golden beach and rolling Atlantic waves, Woolacombe Sands is a favourite of surfers and kids wanting to explore rock pools. There are seaside cafés and a lifeguard service

Tucked away near the village of Arisaig, Camusdarach beach offers white sands, rugged peaks and clear water. Featured in cult film Local Hero, it offers spectacular views to the jagged peak of Cuillin

After boarding the Scillonian III in Penzance, stand on deck as you slip out of the harbour to gain a unique perspective of the West Penwith Peninsula before heading to St Mary’s, the largest island o

From Cornish coves to Highland hideouts, these UK hotspots give major holiday-abroad energy

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Stay in a spaceship, meet lions and tigers, go wild on a desert island. Here are some of the top family-friendly getaways around our coast