Coast at Blackhall Rocks

Coast

Calling all island hoppers, beach lovers and adventure seekers! Britain has over 18,000 miles (30,000km) of coastline to explore: from idyllic soft sands and vibrant seaside resorts, to wild nature reserves filled with puffins, dolphins and adrenaline thrills. Wherever you’re heading, here’s where to splash, surf, scuba, swim – and perhaps even sunbathe – on Britain’s shores.

Top coast destinations to visit

England Coast Path

A masterpiece in the making, filled with beaches, clifftops, cities and nature.

A person on a footpath on the coastal path near sea

Wales Coast Path

A route to adventure, culture and wildlife hugging the shorelines of Wales.

Lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop

North Coast 500

One epic road trip with hefty mountains, dazzling beaches and tranquil lochs.

Peedie Sands, a hidden gem beach near the village of Dunnet in Caithness

Jurassic Coast

Welcome to dinosaur territory, with beaches and rocks strewn with ancient fossils and footprints.

People kayaking along the shores of coastline

All coast destinations

Wales Coast Path

A route to adventure, culture and wildlife hugging the shorelines of Wales.

North Wales
Lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop

North Coast 500

One epic road trip with hefty mountains, dazzling beaches and tranquil lochs.

Highland Scotland
Peedie Sands, a hidden gem beach near the village of Dunnet in Caithness

England Coast Path

A masterpiece in the making, filled with beaches, clifftops, cities and nature.

East England
A person on a footpath on the coastal path near sea

Jurassic Coast

Welcome to dinosaur territory, with beaches and rocks strewn with ancient fossils and footprints.

South West England
People kayaking along the shores of coastline

Borders and Lowlands

The gateway into Scotland, the Borders and Lowlands pack the punch,

Lowland Scotland
Girls standing on the zipwire platform in the pine forest

Devon

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and foodie lovers.

South West England
Couple carrying surfboards and wearing wet suits on beach

Kent

From ice-cream parlours to sea food festivals, the ‘Garden of England’ is meant for discovery.

South East England
Man and woman walking between vines at a vineyard

Cornwall

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

South West England
A woman cycles along a Cornish beach with her surfboard

Causeway Coast

A land of mighty scenery and epic stories, this wild corner of Northern Ireland will steal your heart.

Northern Ireland
Man and boy sitting on the red basalt columns

Scottish Islands

Jaw-dropping landscapes wrapped in tales of legends, the wild nature will stay with you forever.

Scottish Islands
A group of deer near a lake, grazing grass

The Scottish Highlands

Located in the northern reaches of Scotland, the Highlands are about beauty and adventure.

Highland Scotland
Rear view of two men jumping with joy on a country road

North Wales

From valleys, shorelines to towns, find North Wales packed with adventure.

North Wales
Castle standing on a grassy hilltop. Blue skies and clouds

Wales Coast Path

A route to adventure, culture and wildlife hugging the shorelines of Wales.

North Wales
Lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop

North Coast 500

One epic road trip with hefty mountains, dazzling beaches and tranquil lochs.

Highland Scotland
Peedie Sands, a hidden gem beach near the village of Dunnet in Caithness

England Coast Path

A masterpiece in the making, filled with beaches, clifftops, cities and nature.

East England
A person on a footpath on the coastal path near sea

Jurassic Coast

Welcome to dinosaur territory, with beaches and rocks strewn with ancient fossils and footprints.

South West England
People kayaking along the shores of coastline

Borders and Lowlands

The gateway into Scotland, the Borders and Lowlands pack the punch,

Lowland Scotland
Girls standing on the zipwire platform in the pine forest

Devon

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and foodie lovers.

South West England
Couple carrying surfboards and wearing wet suits on beach

Kent

From ice-cream parlours to sea food festivals, the ‘Garden of England’ is meant for discovery.

South East England
Man and woman walking between vines at a vineyard

Cornwall

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

South West England
A woman cycles along a Cornish beach with her surfboard

Causeway Coast

A land of mighty scenery and epic stories, this wild corner of Northern Ireland will steal your heart.

Northern Ireland
Man and boy sitting on the red basalt columns

Scottish Islands

Jaw-dropping landscapes wrapped in tales of legends, the wild nature will stay with you forever.

Scottish Islands
A group of deer near a lake, grazing grass

The Scottish Highlands

Located in the northern reaches of Scotland, the Highlands are about beauty and adventure.

Highland Scotland
Rear view of two men jumping with joy on a country road

North Wales

From valleys, shorelines to towns, find North Wales packed with adventure.

North Wales
Castle standing on a grassy hilltop. Blue skies and clouds

Things to do on the coast

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Thrillseekers, you’ll love the 90-year-old wooden rollercoaster in this seaside theme park.

Get your tickets for Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
View to a fairground ride at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Aberdeen Beach

Spot bottlenose dolphins in the summer at Aberdeen Beach.

Discover the beautiful sands of Aberdeen Beach
Aberdeen Beach Front
Aberdeen Beach

Edinburgh Castle

Discover this dramatic fortress, perched on top of an extinct volcano at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Plan your visit to Edinburgh Castle
Green and red deck chairs laid out on grass in a park
Edinburgh Castle

Talyllyn Railway

Get behind a steam engine at the world’s first preserved railway.

Go full steam ahead at Talyllyn Railway
Train on Talyllyn Railway
Talyllyn Railway

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Overlooking the golden sands of Bamburgh beach, this magnificent fortress is one of Britain’s biggest inhabited castles.

Get your tickets for Bamburgh Castle
View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Conwy Castle, Conwy

Standing tall for more than 700 years, this Medieval fortress overlooks the pretty town of Conwy – both a joy to explore.

Book tickets to Conway Castle
A castle lit up at night in winter snow near harbour
Conwy Castle, Conwy

British Music Experience

Rock, pop, punk and rave you way through popular music history.

Discover the sounds of the British Music Experience
Gentleman playing a guitar, wearing headphones in front of a play and white over-sixed image of a male guitarist at the British Music Experience, Mereyside. Bronze winner of the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022
British Music Experience

Tolsta Beach

An island paradise, Tolsta Beach is great for surfing.

Hit the waves at Tolsta Beach
Traigh Mhor Pony Trekking
Tolsta Beach

Pevensey Castle

A history spanning 16 centuries, this iconic fortress exhibits tales from its Roman history to its role in the Second World War.

Visit Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle

St Ives Food and Drink Festival

A three-day food takeover brining local delights, drink live music and entertainment to the coastline.

Discover the flavours of St Ives Food and Drink Festival
St Ives Food & Drink Festival
St Ives Food and Drink Festival

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Thrillseekers, you’ll love the 90-year-old wooden rollercoaster in this seaside theme park.

Get your tickets for Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
View to a fairground ride at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Aberdeen Beach

Spot bottlenose dolphins in the summer at Aberdeen Beach.

Discover the beautiful sands of Aberdeen Beach
Aberdeen Beach Front
Aberdeen Beach

Edinburgh Castle

Discover this dramatic fortress, perched on top of an extinct volcano at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Plan your visit to Edinburgh Castle
Green and red deck chairs laid out on grass in a park
Edinburgh Castle

Talyllyn Railway

Get behind a steam engine at the world’s first preserved railway.

Go full steam ahead at Talyllyn Railway
Train on Talyllyn Railway
Talyllyn Railway

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Overlooking the golden sands of Bamburgh beach, this magnificent fortress is one of Britain’s biggest inhabited castles.

Get your tickets for Bamburgh Castle
View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Conwy Castle, Conwy

Standing tall for more than 700 years, this Medieval fortress overlooks the pretty town of Conwy – both a joy to explore.

Book tickets to Conway Castle
A castle lit up at night in winter snow near harbour
Conwy Castle, Conwy

British Music Experience

Rock, pop, punk and rave you way through popular music history.

Discover the sounds of the British Music Experience
Gentleman playing a guitar, wearing headphones in front of a play and white over-sixed image of a male guitarist at the British Music Experience, Mereyside. Bronze winner of the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022
British Music Experience

Tolsta Beach

An island paradise, Tolsta Beach is great for surfing.

Hit the waves at Tolsta Beach
Traigh Mhor Pony Trekking
Tolsta Beach

Pevensey Castle

A history spanning 16 centuries, this iconic fortress exhibits tales from its Roman history to its role in the Second World War.

Visit Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle

St Ives Food and Drink Festival

A three-day food takeover brining local delights, drink live music and entertainment to the coastline.

Discover the flavours of St Ives Food and Drink Festival
St Ives Food & Drink Festival
St Ives Food and Drink Festival

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