Beach Blog

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.”

There’s a raw magic to the British seaside when it’s experienced without the crowds. Strip away the busy promenades, the queues for ice cream and the tightly packed beaches, and you get the tranquility, the natural beauty, and those restorative seaside elements that soothe your soul. The big open horizon, the rhythm of the waves, the sea breeze through the dunes and that salty air.

Cornwall’s coastline is famous not only for its beautiful beaches and historic fishing harbours but also for the extraordinary restaurants perched above them. It offers everything from clifftop fine dining overlooking the ocean, to beach cafés serving fish n chips on the sand, each delivering the catch of the day in their own fabulous way. Read on to discover Cornwall’s most unforgettable foodie escapes, organised by region to help you plan your trip.

There’s a particular kind of morning feeling that only comes with being by the sea. You open the curtains, the light floods in, and somewhere in the distance you can hear the sea moving with the tide. On the Norfolk coast, that feeling is heightened thanks to the wide beaches, open skies and generally relaxed pace of life.

South East England offers a wonderfully varied stretch of coastline. From the white cliffs and traditional resorts of Kent to the colourful character of Sussex and the gentler shores of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, this corner of the country delivers classic seaside charm with its own distinct flavour.

The Isle of Wight packs extraordinary variety into a 70 mile coastline that is not only ringed with magnificent beaches but literally brimming with unexpected treasures: Fossil rich coves, Dinosaur foot prints, huge chalk cliffs, a medieval light house, a Roman villa, fun-fairs and amusement parks, art festivals and foodie scenes!

Devon is one of those counties that feels made for dog walks. Wide beaches, cliff-top paths, estuaries and open countryside mean there’s space to roam in almost every direction. And when the sea’s involved, most dogs are even happier.