Coast

Coast is the only magazine to exclusively cover the coastline of the British Isles. Subscribe to discover secret beaches and hidden coves, the best shoreline restaurants and hotels, new ideas for fantastic breaks by the sea and learn more about the fascinating culture and history that surrounds us. coast tells you where the property hot spots are, gives inspiration for coastal interiors, offers craft ideas you can make yourself and goes inside the homes of people who have made the move to the seaside. From foodie trails, foraging courses and glorious glamping to stunning wildlife encounters and some of the best views in the world, coast offers the ultimate guide to our wonderful shoreline.

WELCOME

THE CREW • Introducing some of the team who helped bring the Coast pages to you this month

A taste of SOMETHING SPECIAL • ANDY COOPER drinks in a special hotel experience where the emphasis is on wine and a warm welcome

BEACHCOMBER • Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting events that are worth knowing about

CATCH OF THE DAY • Compiled each month by Caroline Wheater

SHOP OF THE MONTH • Lovebird Jewellery, Braunton, north Devon

LIFE IS BETTER BY THE SEA

10 THINGS TO DO IN MARCH • SU CARROLL rounds up the very best activities to do and things to see close to the coastline this year

And there’s another thing… • This month our columnist MARTIN DOREY is having a departing grumble…

HAND-CRAFTED • EMMA RYAN finds out how it was more about sustainability than spending which inspired one couple behind a coastal cottage

Top 30 PUBS BY THE COAST • There’s something extra refreshing about sipping a pint by the sea. MICHAEL CLARKE and REBECCA PITCAIRN recommend some of the best pubs and bars on our shores

WIN AN EIGHT-NIGHT SCOTTISH ISLES CRUISE • Don’t miss Coast’s competition page every month for chances to win fabulous prizes

A LOVE FOR ARDOR… • ANDY COOPER finds even more reasons to head for a renowned Cornish resort

WHEN THE BOAT COMES IN POOLE • In his column on harbours and marinas, JONATHAN REYNOLDS reveals that as well as being the home of Olympic gold medallist Ellie Aldridge and Sunseeker International and being the birthplace of the Scouts, there’s a lot to put Poole and its surrounding area on the map

COAST CHARACTER • From Gladiators to glassmaking, a polymath career woman is smashing the glass ceiling in every sense

HOT HOTEL • THE QUAY HOTEL & SPA, DEGANWY, CONWY

Islands of THE NORSE • The Shetland and Orkney isles, midway between Scotland and Norway, leave a lasting impression, as SHARON GOBLE discovered on a new guided walking tour

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Steps to ADVENTURE • SUE McQUEENIE laces up her walking boots and joins a group of walkers to explore the north Somerset coastline

coast CONFIDENTIAL • Our indispensable monthly guide to great things happening on our shores

FIVE TO TRY… • Here are five lovely products Coast loves this month for life on the beach:

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WEEKEND IN… PENZANCE • Unspoilt and unique in its position in the arc of Mount’s Bay with a storybook-esque history and offering a wealth of authentic experiences, Penzance has it all for a weekend getaway, says RACHAEL SHARPE

Where time STANDS STILL… • SIMON BALDWIN enjoys a unique stay in a stunning Scottish coastal location

CATCH THEM WHILE YOU CAN…

Power RANGER • SAM COOPER gets behind the wheel of a special vehicle to take a trip to the coast

MOVE TO ROTTINGEAN & SALTDEAN • Nestled between the sea and the South Downs, the East Sussex coastal villages of Rottingdean and Saltdean provide a...