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fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

This beautiful sandy beach is the UK's answer to The Hamptons (trust me)

Growing up by the sea created cherished memories of family, beach outings, and the beauty of West Wittering, a diverse coastal destination.
London food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

A Seaside Town Without Any Sea? The Charming British Spot Drawing in Curious Travelers

Parkgate's transformation from a busy port to a silting marsh illustrates the unsettling beauty of absence and change over time.
London music
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

A seaside town without any sea? The charming British spot drawing in curious travellers

Parkgate, a former 18th-century port on the Dee Estuary, transformed from a bustling harbor into marshland due to centuries of natural silting that gradually replaced water with mud flats.
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago

This crowd-free beach is just an hour from London - and one of my favourites for taking the kids

Winchelsea Beach features a long sweep of steep shingle beach with sand and rockpools at low tide, making it an ideal spot for swimming and relaxation.
London food
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I have the island to myself': how to be a castaway in Cornwall

Looe Island, managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, offers intimate wildlife encounters and overnight cottage stays for visitors seeking refuge from daily life.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When I leave, part of me stays': why Scarborough's youth won't turn their backs on the seaside town they love

Scarborough teenagers prioritize earning money immediately over waiting for inheritance, reflecting distinct cultural values shaped by their working-class coastal community compared to more affluent regions.
London
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in the UK for over 20 years -there's just one town I always dream about moving to and love to visit

Windermere, a Lake District town of under 10,000 residents, offers peaceful natural beauty, excellent food, and local charm while remaining well-connected to major UK cities.
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fromCN Traveller
6 years ago

25 of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall: Blue Flag bliss, unspoilt sands and stunning Atlantic views

Cornwall's coastline spans hundreds of miles with diverse beaches ranging from energetic surf destinations to secluded coves, each offering distinct experiences from dramatic Atlantic cliffs to sheltered turquoise bays.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Liverpool is wonderful, warts and all': Readers on swapping London for other cities

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UK news
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Onions and chips keep washing up on England's south coast. Here's why

Container losses during storms deposited consumer goods on UK shores, offering oceanographers a rare real-time opportunity to study currents while highlighting the global scale of containerized trade.
France news
fromThe Good Life France
2 months ago

A day in Montreuil-sur-Mer - The Good Life France

Montreuil-sur-Mer is a picturesque fortified hilltop town near Calais with historic ramparts, rich medieval and military history, and charming streets and monuments.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Florida City Is Home to a Beautiful Opera House, a Fish Market Over a Century Old, and Soft White-sand Beaches

Sarasota offers more than 35 miles of white-sand coastline, abundant outdoor activities, and rich cultural institutions including world-class attractions and boutique hotels.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Coasting through time in Long Beach

A 1919 Spanish-style home in Long Beach's historic Bluff Park area, owned by restaurant publicist Frank Groff, is listed for $2.5 million as he expands his business to San Diego.
Travel
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Here's Why Margate Makes a Great Winter Escape

Margate House Hotel's 9-room boutique, with seaside views, Wes Anderson-inspired interiors, Haeckels products, and Willy's restaurant, offers a cosy winter bolthole and seasonal British food.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llyn peninsula in Wales

Rural Welsh communities are revitalizing through community-owned pubs, restaurants, cafes, and shops, reversing decades of decline in local amenities.
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