The big picture

England’s ‘Seabird City’ is one of the highlights on the 21-mile section of the King Charles III coastal path officially opened on Yorkshire’s east coast last year. Anna Haines discovers hidden gems along the cliffs, caves and coves of this coastal wildlife sanctuary

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.

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Beaches, staycations, cool coastal happenings

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

From guided walks around Babbacombe Bay to sipping rosé on a sunny terrace, this inn on the beach has it all, says Sue Wilkins