Blog & Local Stories
For holiday inspiration, the best things to see on the coast and an insight into life on England’s Coast, click on the local stories and blogs below.
Escape to some of the UK’s loveliest beaches, best wildlife-spotting experiences and non-stop family adventure, with places to stay for every taste and budget, the Lincolnshire coast has your summer holiday nailed!
Coastal food festivals bring together local produce, street food and seaside atmosphere. From large-scale events to smaller community markets, these festivals offer a chance to experience regional flavours while enjoying the coast.
Dining on the freshest catch of the day has never been better. From stripped-back oyster shacks to high-quality coastal restaurants, England’s coast is the perfect destination for seafood lovers.
From freshly landed seafood to artisan producers and vibrant food festivals, England’s coast is a haven for food lovers. Whether you’re seeking a relaxed seaside meal, a lively food event or hands-on culinary experiences, the coast offers a rich and varied food scene shaped by its landscapes, heritage and local communities.
Beach huts, lighthouses, yurts or geodomes, check out our round-up of quirky, inspirational places to lay your head and wake up to superb sunsets with the shore in paddling distance
Paddling, rock pooling, sand-castle building, is there a better free playground than England’s beaches? Throw in surfing, bodyboarding, lighthouses and castles and you’ve found an all-age theme park like no other.
This summer, Redcar hosts free, family‑friendly festivals from kite spectacles to immersive theatre, creative play, street food, and live entertainment, offering memorable, nostalgic experiences for all ages.
It’s national walking day on the first Wednesday in April, for 2026 April 1, but don’t be fooled into thinking you’ve seen it all – officially opened by King Charles himself last month, there’s almost 2,700 miles of the new England Coast Path to explore