When the north sea came ashore

When Billy Butlin opened his titular holiday camp on the North Yorkshire coast after the Second World War, easy access to the sea was key to attracting visitors. But 80 years later, the sea could star

Your cruising destinations, near and far

The seaside lido offered safe swimming for holidaymakers irrespective of the vagaries of the tide. Kathryn Ferry looks at the architecture of these remarkable creations

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With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells