Beach Blog

Sussex is one of the best parts of the South Coast for a beach holiday, with a coastline that runs from Camber Sands in the east to West Wittering and Chichester Harbour in the west. The county is split into East Sussex and West Sussex, and both sides offer plenty of places to stay by the sea. East Sussex includes Camber, Rye, Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill, Pevensey Bay, Eastbourne, Seaford, Brighton and Hove, while West Sussex is home to Shoreham-by-Sea,...

Devon offers some of the most varied coastal walking in England. These walks are a great way to clear your head, with coastal scenery that changes every few miles. The north coast is rugged, exposed and shaped by the Atlantic, while the south coast is softer, more sheltered and interspersed with estuaries, coves and historic harbour towns.

If your dog could plan your next beach holiday, it would most definitely be in Cornwall with its endless dog-friendly sandy beaches, perfect for darting runs and salty swims, and miles of coastal paths for sniff-filled adventures. It isn’t just a dream destination for beach lovers it’s a pups paradise with everything they could possibly want, and then some.

Norfolk’s coastline is made for family holidays, with or without a dog, because it offers a sense of freedom that modern life does not provide. Things like vast sandy beaches, wildlife-rich landscapes and characterful coastal towns that feel refreshingly un-spoilt.

Cornwall was made for walking. Not the kind that feels like exercise, but the kind that pulls you forward naturally along cliffs, around coves, overlooking horizons where the sea constantly shifts in colour and mood. It’s one of the reasons Cornwall remains one of Britain’s most beloved coastal escapes, combining spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches, fishing villages and unforgettable sea views in every direction.

There is a persistent undeniable pull towards the sea. Not just for holidays or scenery, but something deeper, something instinctive. We are drawn to the coast in a way that feels less like choice and more like a recognition that we need it.

Many beach trips are planned with the four legged members of the family in mind. It’s all about salty swims and the freedom to run at full speed in every direction. So, when summer comes we need beaches with no bans, as nature intended. Thankfully, Yorkshire folk are passionate dog lovers making Yorkshire beaches one of the UK’s most rewarding shores to explore with a dog.

There are moments in a country’s story that quietly redefine what it means to live there. The King Charles III England Coast Path is one of them. This is far bigger than just another landmark or a fleeting attraction, it’s a national treasure, a 2,700 mile (4,500 km) invitation to rediscover our entire coastline.

There’s something uniquely freeing about a beach holiday where you can leave the car behind. No traffic jams, no road rage, no fuel or parking stress, no planning routes or recalculating GPS, no cramped kids, no toilet stops, no carbon footprint… just window seat scenery, a book, or movie and then you step outside and you’re on the sand.

Planning a family beach holiday sounds like heaven… until you realise your “family” includes a baby who eats sand, a teenager who refuses sunlight, and a relative who’s just announced they’re “not really a beach person.”