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In January, I make a calendar showing key dates – football fixtures, meetings of the WI, a wedding in the family – and see what gaps there may be for trips away. From that routine came a late spring b

Now we’re in the depths of winter, it’s good to make plans and look forward to the return of sunny days in spring. We’re big fans of Eastbourne on the East Sussex coast, which is one of our favourite

Robin Hood’s Bay is a small coastal village on the edge of the North York Moors, scattered across a small stretch of rugged coastline. Its maze of steep, narrow streets tumbles toward a wide, windswep

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

There’s no need to hop on a plane to discover a charming island with beachfront views, family resorts and quaint cottages. No wonder that Mersea Island has a distinct holiday feel. Measuring just five

Amid marshes and creaking masts, Bosham, in Sussex, and its nearby villages offer a feast for the curious and a sanctuary for the wild