Out & about

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

AT THE SEASIDE... Within easy reach of the capital (trains from central London take an hour and 40 minutes), Margate’s golden sands have been luring visitors to the seaside since the 18th century. Tra

Whether you’re exploring The Lanes, that maze of narrow streets in the oldest part of town, fishing for something good on the seafront or just need a cooling beer, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.

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

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

To book, or not to book? Had Hamlet been a fan of motorhomes, that would have been the question. Jen and I are planning a trip to the Sussex coast, the next stage of our English coastal odyssey. In ou