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.
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
Experience all that the UK's only island city has to offer on a short escape or long weekend by the coast. With miles of coastline and centuries of history, there's loads to explore.
Soaring birds, bobbing seals, rare orchids or dancing butterflies, the flora and fauna on our coastline is spectacular in spring and if you’re looking to break outdoors at Easter, take a tail-wagging break in East Yorkshire or an illuminated kayaking adventure.
Why not explore a new stretch of coast this summer? The North East Lincolnshire coast is full of hidden gems, superb beaches and a huge choice of accommodation.