Coast

Coast Magazine is a perfect read for anyone who lives or dreams of living by the sea or who have a particular fondness for the many and varying aspects of the British coastline, both natural and man-made. Coast Magazine offers its readers escapism - the chance to dream about living by the sea by showing them the homes of those who already do so. It caters for those with nostalgia for the seaside. It appeals to the British love of the sea and gives readers a renewed appreciation of what it means to be an island nation.

WELCOME

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

STARRY-EYED

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 • The Old School Gallery, Alnmouth

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

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

And there’s another thing… • This month MARTIN DOREY is thinking about how our eating habits can support coastal towns and villages

THE UK’S TOP 12 INSTAGRAM BEACHES • What a line-up! These beaches are officially the most picture-perfect in the UK, according to their popularity on Instagram. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out why they deserve their elevated social media standing

Get boating this summer!

A COASTLINE TO CAPTURE THE HEART • Home of the legendary red dragon and the finest castles in Europe, KATE LORD BROWN visits the dramatic north Wales coastline

21 OF THE BEST BEACHES TO VISIT THIS SUMMER • So many beaches, so little time. CHRISSY HARRIS rounds up some of the best of the best to make sure your summer trip to the coast suits your seaside needs

COAST CHARACTER • Jersey-born children’s author and illustrator ALLISON PARKINSON lives with her husband and daughters in London. Her books celebrate diversity and her lifelong love of the ocean

SHIPPING FORECAST STORY • Join WILLIAM THOMSON on his journey each month exploring a Shipping Forecast region. This month, William charts a different course to his normal one as he profiles an inspirational new book

WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET AND SPADE LIST? • A founder member of the Seaside Heritage Network, KATHRYN FERRY asks for your vote in a new competition to recognise the best-loved heritage of our nation’s seaside resorts

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IT WOULD BE SCILLY NOT TO VISIT… • ANDY COOPER explores the glorious set of islands off the west coast of the UK…and offers some handy advice for those considering a first-time trip

HOT HOTEL • THE PIER HOTEL, GORLESTON

WIN A TWO-NIGHT STAY AT A LUXURY COASTAL COTTAGE • Don’t miss Coast’s competitions page every month for chances to win fabulous prizes

AN ACT OF OPENNESS… • Coast is partnering with the Ramblers each month to promote coastal walking. In this month’s column, JAMES MacCOLL, head of policy, advocacy and campaigns, explains how positive action has opened up routes for walkers

10 fabulous COASTAL HOMES to buy • From dreamy Devon cottages to remote Scottish escapes, here’s this month’s round-up of the latest homes on sale by the sea

MOVE TO ALNWICK AND ALNMOUTH • From the grandeur of Alnwick Castle to the never-ending sandy beaches of Alnmouth, this unexplored corner of England has plenty to attract property hunters

WHAT YOU CAN GET FOR YOUR MONEY • Here are some of our favourite properties for sale in the...