Shore things

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.

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

Why you’ll love it There are plenty of lovely hotels in the UK, but some are truly exceptional. Some make you feel good as soon as you walk through the door, and The Gallivant is one of these rare cre

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

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