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

From childhood collections to international exhibitions, artist Steve McPherson transforms the Kent coast’s cast-offs into powerful works of memory, mystery and meaning

Having just returned from filming the latest series of New Lives in the Wild for Channel 5, Ben Fogle welcomes us into his home office, a quirky outbuilding that is brimming with character and curiosities

Tom Shepherd combines two iconic Irish coastal routes for a journey filled with breathtaking wildlife spots, dreamy scenic stops and a taste of adventure

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

1 1 SWIM IN THE SEA FOR THE ...