Beach & coast holidays

Feel the sand beneath your feet with these ideas for beach holidays and breaks by the coast. Uncover some of England’s best-kept coastal secrets – visit secluded coves, heritage-listed coastlines and award-winning seaside resorts.

While away the hours on the deserted beaches of Cornwall , Dorset and Devon or slip on your dancing shoes in Blackpool and Brighton . Soak up the quirky charm of Scarborough and Whitby , or for a bit of everything, visit the family-friendly destinations of Bournemouth and Isle of Wight .