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

What are the ingredients for a great day out by the sea? A coastal location offering a good walk, fantastic seafood and plenty of history and culture to enjoy if it rains. Alex Fisher visits the Crown & Anchor near Chichester and finds the perfect combination

Set in one of the UK’s prettiest villages, this historic hotel makes a classy-yet-kid-friendly escape for Rebecca Pitcairn and family

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When the fishing cools off over winter in the UK it can just be starting to hot up on the west coast of Ireland: perfect for a winter fishing getaway, as David Mitchell explains

With beautiful colleges set along a meandering river, this East Anglian treasure is a great place to relax, recharge and dream