Because we do like to be beside

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

Until 200 years ago, this Northumberland village-by-the-sea was a bustling grain port. Today, its miles of sandy beach, seafood eateries and maritime history make it an excellent choice for families.

Your insider guide to the UK’s chicest getaways

On a windswept bluff in West Sussex lies an artist’s glorious garden – a quiet triumph shaped by salt spray and shifting tides

enjoy a shellfish feast on the Norfolk marshes ...

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