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BEACHCOMBER • Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about
CATCH OF THE DAY
TWENTIETH CENTURY SEASIDE ARCHITECTURE
TEN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH
Making a Splash • An exhibition at the Design Museum explores the style and design around swimming and seaside culture during the last century
COAST CHARACTER • Trebah Garden’s head gardener Darren Dickey has spent over three decades working at this subtropical paradise by the sea
FOODIE NEWS • Every month, Alex Fisher brings you mouthwatering news featuring top chefs, best local food, great places to eat and new coastal recipes to try
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COOL CAFÉ • Walter’s on the Beach, Carbis Bay, Cornwall
WIN a sailing weekend for two in South Devon • Explore the picturesque coast and seaside towns, and learn sailing skills with a VentureSail break onboard the classic yacht Escape
The Ocean • Released on Sir David Attenborough’s 99th birthday, Ocean is a book and film documentary that perhaps delivers his most important message of all time
RECEIVE TWO FREE WELCOME GIFTS • including a Weleda gift set and ‘Life is better by the sea’ tote bag - together worth £59.49!
BEACH FEAST • The iconic Hive Beach Café on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast shares some of its simple but delicious recipes – perfect for enjoying this summer
10 TOP family holidays by the sea • Stay in a spaceship, meet lions and tigers, go wild on a desert island. Here are some of the top family-friendly getaways around our coast
Postcards from the past • Kathryn Ferry delves into 20th-century holiday habits with the help of her postcard collection
Last-minute summer holidays • Haven’t booked your August break yet? Don’t worry – from a seaside house for 10 in Cornwall to a car-free escape on Sark, the coast team seek out getaways with availability this summer
Quiet waters • From snorkelling in crystal-clear Hebridean waters to hand-printing sea-inspired designs, Bonnie Wood’s life and art on the Isle of Islay capture the quiet beauty of island living
STAR STAYCATION • FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL AND SPA, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL
Navigating the waves • Swimming is an essential skill, especially in coastal communities. We explore the joys of being a swimming teacher
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20 HOMES for sale beside THE SEA • From a historic house with exquisite original features to a chapel conversion and a modern architectural gem, Amy McPherson picks this month’s best coastal properties to buy
MARINA NEWS • Discover how to enjoy a Riviera lifestyle without leaving the UK with the latest news on marinas, sailing, waterside homes and harbour developments from Coast writer Amy McPherson
Ship Shape • Calling all photographers! Frame the past and celebrate the present with the return of the National Historic Ships UK Photography Competition – and see your work set sail...