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Where can you meet people dressed as vampires or characters from Game of Thrones? Where can you eat freshly caught fish, traditional smoked kippers or Captain Cook’s cannonballs? Where can you visit t

Until 200 years ago, this Northumberland village-by-the-sea was a bustling grain port. Today, its miles of sandy beach, seafood eateries and maritime history make it an excellent choice for families.

Long days, balmy nights (fingers crossed) and reasons to be cheerful ‒ how to make it a joyful July in Yorkshire

It’s summertime and Yorkshire’s splendid landscape is open for business ‒ that might mean taking the plunge on a paddleboard, a social trek or a gentle ramble with painterly views. Be inspired to do it your way

Stuffed with charm, Florida’s New Smyrna Beach offers everything from beach bike rides and yoga classes to bohemian shops and a secret speakeasy

With two and a half miles of golden beach and rolling Atlantic waves, Woolacombe Sands is a favourite of surfers and kids wanting to explore rock pools. There are seaside cafés and a lifeguard service