A family break to scarborough

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

Haven’t booked your August break yet? Don’t worry – from a seaside house for 10 in Cornwall to a car-free escape on Sark, the coast team seek out getaways with availability this summer

Beaches, staycations, cool coastal happenings

Go for big thrills the whole family will enjoy

FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL AND SPA, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL

Tuck into a mouth-watering three-course meal at the chef ’s pub, plus a Stein’s Fish & Chips or beach picnic