Press Releases
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From beach huts to fish ‘n’ chips, seafront proms to piers, the Seaside Heritage Network’s Top 20 Bucket and Spade List sums up the very best of British holiday fun. Votes have been pouring in from all around the coast to slash the list down to a top 10.
With environmental practices very much part of our daily living, conscientious travellers aspiring for a greener holiday experience are not only ditching flights and international travel but also trying to make more meaningful and sustainable choices when holidaying.
Celebrating the Year of The Coast 2023, the England’s Coast team has just been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award by national tourist board VisitEngland. Its new events calendar is the easiest way to find out what’s happening across the coast, discover the many sights, attractions and activities – many free of charge, that are available up and down our beautiful coastline.
With 2023 designated The Year of the Coast, there’s nowhere better to celebrate than on the magnificent Yorkshire Coast! Whether you’re planning a trip with the entire family, a furry friend, or simply getting out into nature on your own, England’s Coast has built a selection of itineraries perfect for your next trip to the Yorkshire Coast. This clever tool offers over 2,000 coastal businesses to browse – including hotels, B&Bs, glamping, camping, activity and attraction operators, cafés, restaurants and much more.
Durham’s spectacular heritage coastline is under the spotlight this year as part of a nationwide campaign to promote England’s coast as a sustainable year-round destination.
Those planning a staycation in 2023 need look no further than our very own English coastline where the water’s edge is always brimming with a variety of exciting events from festivals to local food markets, walking trails to water sports and much more.
This festive period, England’s Coast vows to bring a Christmas to remember. Discover the many ways you can explore and enjoy the breath-taking English coastline this festive season.
Just in time for the school holidays and the August Bank Holiday weekend, the pioneering app will help staycationers find Britain’s best beaches – now on the Isle of Wight as well as across some of the UK’s top resorts along the south coast – without the crowds