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With more castles than any other English county guarding its dramatic coastline, 30 miles of wild, sweeping beaches and chic seaside towns, Northumberland’s coastline is waiting to be explored.

Travel Notes Arrival and Departure: Newcastle

Regional Airport: Newcastle Trains every half hour from central London to Newcastle (3 hrs)

Amsterdam Two coaches a day from central London Daily overnight ferry from Amsterdam to to Alnwick (8 hrs) Newcastle or from Rotterdam to Hull

4 Day 1 Day 3 Day 4 WARKWORTH CASTLE, AMBLE AND AND THE THE HOLY ISLAND OF HOWICK GARDENS AND BERWICK-UPON-TWEED Start from Newcastle, visit the Drive north to the harbour town of Visit Holy Island, a historic and magnificent medieval castle ruins and take a boat trip out picturesque location regularly at Warkworth Castle including to the Farne Islands for one of the reached by a causeway only the nearby Hermitage, a religious UK’s top wildlife experiences. Here accessible at certain states of the building carved out of rock. Enjoy you can view up to 23 different bird tide. See Lindisfarne Castle and lunch in Amble with time to explore species, as well as a huge colony of Lindisfarne Priory, the epicentre of the village and lobster hatchery. grey seals. After lunch, stop off at Christianity in Anglo Saxon times. Weather permitting, take a boat Bamburgh Castle, the royal seat of Spend some time exploring the trip out to , an RSPB the kings of offering Elizabethan walls and museums reserve - famous for puffins and dramatic views over the surrounding of Berwick-upon-Tweed before Roseate terns. Alternatively explore countryside. Don’t miss the Grace returning to Newcastle. the beautiful gardens and arboretum Darling Museum before spending the at Howick Hall and indulge in night in Bamburgh. a traditional English tea at the Earl Grey tearooms. Overnight in Alnwick.

Day 2 ALNWICK Visit Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England and film location for some of the Harry Potter films. Go on to nearby Alnwick Gardens with lunch up in the treetops in their unusual Treehouse restaurant. Explore the town of Extend your trip! Alnwick in the afternoon or drive out to Craster, famous for its kippers, Why not combine a visit to a local delicacy, and walk along Northumberland with Durham the coast to the dramatic ruins of and the North East? . Overnight in Alnwick. Learn more on page: 18

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YORKSHIRE Heritage Coast

Yorkshire offers some of the most rugged and charming coastal scenery, not least the breath-taking North York Moors. Discover historical fishing villages and England’s first seaside resort.

Travel Notes Arrival and Departure: Hull

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Regional Airports:LeedsAirport: Newcastle Bradford, and Durham TrainsTwo trains every an half hour hour from from central central London TeesTeesside Valley International Airport, Londonto Hull (2 to hrs Durham 45) (3hrs) and every hour Humberside or Doncaster Sheffield to Hartlepool (3hrs30)

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6 Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 BRIDLINGTON AND ROBIN HOOD’S BAY AND STAITHES FLAMBOROUGH HEAD Visit the ancient fishing village of Explore the quaint fishing village From Hull, head north stopping Robin Hood’s Bay on the edge of of Staithes, the artists’ capital of at Burton Agnes Hall, filled with the North York Moors with colourful Yorkshire and home of the Captain beautiful historic treasures and houses winding higgledy-piggledy Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre. North York Moors. Credit : Mike Kipling_NYMNP : Mike Credit Moors. North York award winning Gardens. Have down to its ancient harbour. Visit Follow the Painted Illusion trail and lunch in Bridlington while enjoying the Old Coastguard Station or wander through the art galleries and the variety of boats in the ancient walk along the Cleveland Way to studios. Enjoy a leisurely local lunch fishing harbour. Then head on to the Ravenscar, a scenic spot rich in and then head back to Hull with dramatic cliffs at Flamborough Head industrial history. Drive on to Whitby optional stops at Beverley Minster or and view the huge seabird colonies and visit the Captain Cook Memorial Sewerby Hall. at nearby RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Museum. Overnight in Whitby. Overnight in Scarborough. Day 4 Day 2 WHITBY SCARBOROUGH Visit Whitby Abbey, the inspiration Spend the day exploring for Count Dracula stories, for Scarborough with a visit to the spectacular views from the gothic spectacular cliff top Castle and ruins and explore its history at the the Rotunda Museum to find out visitor centre. Then take a round more about the area’s unique trip on the heritage North Yorkshire geology. Options for the rest of Moors Railway and steam through the day include a boat trip, surf or the heart of the beautiful North paddleboard lesson or for the less York Moors National Park. Whitby energetic a visit to Scarborough’s is famous for its fantastic fish and Sealife Sanctuary. Overnight in chips so make sure you try this Scarborough where there are classic British dish either from a numerous evening entertainment traditional takeaway or one of the Extend your trip! options. town’s excellent seafood restaurants. Overnight in Whitby. Why not combine a visit to Yorkshire with Durham and the North East?

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EAST COAST Natural coast

Soak up the natural beauty of the East Coast viewing rare birds and seal pups, the magnificent Holkham Hall and a boat trip on the relaxing Norfolk Broads.

Travel Notes From Hull to Harwich

Regional Airports: Humberside, Norwich Two trains an hour from central London to and London Southend Hull (2 hrs 45) and Harwich (1 hr 30)

Three coaches a day from central London Daily overnight ferry from Rotterdam to to Hull (6 hrs 30) and one a day to Hull or Hook of Holland to Harwich Southend-on-Sea (2 hrs 15)

8 Day 1 Day 3 Day 4 EAST THE BROADS NATIONAL PARK AND SUFFOLK AND ESSEX COAST From Hull head south to Donna Nook THE SUFFOLK COAST View the four meter high steel Nature Reserve, ideal for viewing Start the day by exploring the inland structure, Scallop on the Beach in both birdlife and, in November and waterways of the Broads National Aldeburgh before driving south into December, seal pups. Alternatively Park - Britain’s largest protected Essex. Stop off at the significant Wells-next-the-Sea spend time in the attractive market wetland and a wildlife haven. The archaeological site of Sutton Hoo, town of Louth, in the Lincolnshire best way to explore the Broads is or Flatford Mill, the inspiration for Wolds. Head out to the coast near by boat and there are a number Constable’s paintings where there to see ‘Jabba’ and of operators offering a variety of is an exhibition of his life. Spend other unusual beach huts known as options from day boats and canoes some time in Walton-on-the-Naze the Bathing Beauties along with the to passenger cruisers. Spend some visiting the nature reserve, going ‘Structures on the Edge’ including time in the pretty coastal town of fossil hunting or visiting the unusual the Cloud Bar at Creek. Southwold en route to the cultural art gallery located in the Naze Tower. Continue on to Point centre of Snape Maltings. Overnight End your day in Harwich exploring National Nature Reserve where the in nearby Aldeburgh. the Redoubt Fortress and some of variety of habitats provide homes the sites connected to the 400th to a wealth of birdlife. Overnight in anniversary of the Pilgrims sailing to King’s Lynn or Hunstanton. America on the Mayflower.

Day 2 NORFOLK COAST The wild unspoilt coastline of North Norfolk, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the focus for the day. First of all visit Holkham Hall with its magnificent Deer Park, exhibition and nature reserve. After lunch in Wells-next-the Sea, take a boat trip from Morston to see the largest seal colony in England at Blakeney Point or view wildlife from the comfort of the fabulous visitor centre at Cley Marshes. Overnight in Cromer or Great Yarmouth.

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SOUTH EAST Cultural Coast

Explore world-class galleries, museums, theatre and heritage sites and the magnificent scenery of the South East.

Travel Notes From Margate to Southampton

Regional Airports: Heathrow and Gatwick Several trains an hour from central London to Brighton (1 hr), Southampton (2 hrs) and stations in Kent (1 hr +)

Regular coaches from central London to Routes from Calais to Dover, Dieppe to Brighton, Southampton (2 hrs 30) and Newhaven and Santander to Portsmouth. stations in Kent (2 hr +) Also, from Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington to the Isle of Wight

10 Day 1 starting with a visit to the Hastings Day 6 ISLE OF THANET Contemporary. Next stop should PORTSMOUTH AND GOSPORT Begin the route in Margate with a be Beachy Head for a bracing walk Enjoy the amazing views from the visit to the Turner Contemporary, on the dramatic sea cliffs and a Emirates Spinnaker Tower then soak an internationally renowned leisurely afternoon in traditional up centuries of history at Portsmouth gallery named after the famous Eastbourne. Don’t miss the Towner Historic Dockyard and Mary Rose. painter J.M.W Turner. Marvel at the Gallery, a world-renowned collection Walk along the historic waterfront nearby Shell Grotto, a mysterious of contemporary and historic art or to The D-Day Story and Southsea ornate subterranean passageway the Redoubt Fortress, one of only Castle. Continuing the maritime covered in shell mosaics. Drive on 3 surviving Napoleonic fortresses. theme, head over to Gosport on the to the charming seaside resort of Overnight in Eastbourne. short ferry ride to see the Submarine Broadstairs and stop for lunch by the Museum and Explosion! and then beach. In the afternoon visit Dickens Day 4 watch (or take part!) in watersports House Museum before going on to BRIGHTON at Lee-on-the- Solent. Overnight in Seven Sisters Seven Ramsgate, an architectural jewel Start the day with an amazing view Portsmouth or Gosport. which has the only Royal Harbour in of the city from the British Airways the UK. Overnight in Ramsgate. i360, the world’s tallest moving Day 7 observation tower and go on to ISLE OF WIGHT Day 2 Brighton Palace Pier, a traditional Start the final day on the Wightlink WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRY seaside icon. Venture up through ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne Explore Sandwich by climbing the The Lanes exploring the many and discover Britain’s holiday Haven Heights tower at St Peter’s independent shops before visiting island. Head into East Cowes to visit Church to gain a unique perspective the exotic Royal Pavilion which Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s on England’s most complete was once a royal residence. There palatial holiday home or drive medieval town. Then, explore the is a variety of night life available through Shanklin and Luccombe Guildhall before going on to the in Brighton including restaurants, Village to the beautiful Ventnor maritime town of Deal with its many bars, concert and theatre venues. Botanic Gardens. After lunch drive independent shops and galleries. Overnight in Brighton. along the unspoilt south side of the Stroll the pier and promenade to the Island to the famous white cliffs of Timeball Tower or Deal Castle. Next, Day 5 the Needles and discover the vital venture to St Margaret’s Bay en route WEST SUSSEX role the Needles Battery played in to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. In Next on the route is West Sussex Britain’s defence history. Finally see Dover visit the awe-inspiring Castle to see the magnificent Arundel the pretty harbour town of Yarmouth then see the world’s oldest known Castle, a restored medieval stately on the route back to Cowes for the sea-going vessel at Dover Museum. home with dramatic views across Red Funnel ferry to Southampton. Overnight in Dover. the South Downs National Park. For nature lovers, Pagham Harbour, Day 3 Itchenor or Selsey Bill offers beautiful EAST SUSSEX scenery and excellent bird watching. Leaving Dover, stop at the Battle of Alternatively spend the afternoon in Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne the cathedral city of Chichester or to pay homage to Churchill’s famous visit the Roman Palace at Fishbourne. “Few”. Then head into East Sussex Overnight in Chichester.

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SOUTH COAST Jurassic Coast

The World Heritage Jurassic Coast features the iconic landmarks of and Durdle door, lively resorts and pretty seaside towns.

Travel Notes Arrival and Departure: Bournemouth

Regional Airports: Southampton and Two trains an hour from central London Bournemouth to Bournemouth (2 hrs)

Several coaches a day from central Daily ferries from Cherbourg, Le Havre London to Bournemouth (3 hrs) and Caen to Portsmouth, from Cherbourg to Poole and from Dover to Calais

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Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE DORCHESTER AND WEYMOUTH AND Spend the morning in Bournemouth Enjoy the pretty Dorset countryside visiting the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery en route to Dorchester to visit This part of the Jurassic coast is well and Museum or the Oceanarium, the Dorset County Museum, full known for its dramatic red rocks home to a fantastic collection of of information about the Jurassic viewed both in Sidmouth and at Durdle Door Durdle fish and sea-life. Lunch in one of the coast. Have lunch in Dorchester or in Budleigh Salterton. After some free upmarket restaurants or quirky cafes Weymouth, where we recommend a time in Sidmouth, take a boat trip in Bournemouth before heading to trip on the Jurassic Skyline offering from Exmouth to view the coast Poole Quay. Take a boat trip around panoramic views of the Jurassic at its best. Visit the Geoneedle at beautiful Poole Harbour with a Coast. Drive out to marking the western visit to Brownsea Island, a wildlife to view the and enjoy end of the Jurassic Coast or visit the haven and the birthplace of the a coastal walk on the South West beautiful Bicton Gardens. scouting movement. Overnight in Coast Path. Dine in one of the Bournemouth or Poole. eateries specialising in fresh seafood in picturesque Weymouth harbour. Day 2 Overnight in Weymouth. CORFE CASTLE AND THE PURBECKS Day 4 Take the chain ferry from Poole to , AND the picturesque . Walk out to ‘Old Harry’ for spectacular Drive along the dramatic coast views at the start of the Jurassic road stopping to photograph the Coast. Go on to Corfe Castle to view magnificent views of . the dramatic Norman castle ruins Stop at , or before lunch in one of the village for the more adventurous, walk up pubs. Next stops are the world to , the highest point on famous landmarks of Lulworth Cove the Jurassic Coast. Continue to Lyme and Durdle Door. Enjoy a Dorset Regis for an afternoon exploring this cream tea in Lulworth or stop in delightful harbour town, take a boat Wareham for a leisurely drink by the trip out along the coastline or try river on your way back to the hotel. fossil hunting in nearby Charmouth. Overnight in Wareham or Corfe Overnight in the elegant coastal Castle. town of Sidmouth.

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SOUTH WEST Active Coast

Known for its excellent water sports and coastal walks, explore pretty harbour towns, glorious beaches and smuggler’s coves in the South West.

Travel Notes Arrival and Departure: Exeter

Regional Airports: Exeter, Newquay Several trains an hour from central and Bristol London to Exeter (3 hrs), Bristol (2 hrs 30) and three a day to Newquay (6 hrs)

Regular coaches from central London Daily ferries from Santander, Bilbao, to Exeter (4 hr 30), Bristol (2 hrs 30) and Roscoff and St Malo to Plymouth three a day to Newquay (8 hrs)

14 Day 1 Day 4 the sea. Start in the village of Combe TEIGNMOUTH AND TORBAY NORTH CORNWALL Martin with the option of climbing Starting from Exeter, cycle along the Enjoy the morning in pretty St Great Hangman, the highest sea cliff Exeter Canal or drive to Powderham Ives visiting the internationally in England. Enjoy the Valley of the Castle, the home of the Courtenay renowned Tate St Ives and the Rocks en route to the twin towns of family for more than 600 years. Take Barbara Hepworth Museum and Lynton and Lynmouth steeped in a scenic coastal drive stopping at Sculpture Garden. Then drive along Victorian history and connected by Dawlish for lunch and then spend the spectacular North Cornwall a water- powered cliff railway. Visit the afternoon in Teignmouth where coast stopping at the National Trust’s pretty Porlock Weir before travelling you could try paddle-boarding! dramatic Bedruthan Steps for a to Minehead for the night. Alternatively go on to Torbay where coastal walk. End your day in the you can explore Brixham harbour delightful fishing town of Padstow, Day 7 or visit Kent’s Cavern. Overnight in famous for its celebrity chef, Rick SOMERSET COAST Torquay. Stein. Overnight in Padstow. Take a trip on the West Somerset

Brixham Harbour Railway from Minehead to the Day 2 Day 5 ancient harbour town of Watchet. KINGSBRIDGE, DARTMOUTH AND TINTAGEL AND NORTH Marvel at the spectacular limestone SALCOMBE Explore the history, myths and rock formations at Kilve before Driving through some of the most stunning scenery of Tintagel Castle, venturing on to Burnham and its beautiful Devonshire scenery, linked with the legend of King unusual lighthouse on stilts. Enjoy visit Dartmouth Castle, a historic Arthur. Head north into Devon and the towering coastal peninsula of fortress with stunning views along the unique village of Clovelly where Brean Down and nearby extensive the estuary. Have lunch in one of picturesque houses line the steep beaches before onwards travel via Salcombe’s restaurants specialising cobbled street winding down to a Bristol or Exeter. in fresh fish with sea views. Then go pretty fishing harbour. Visit Braunton on to the National Trust’s Overbecks Burrows, England’s largest sand Gardens – a hidden paradise of dune system and then watch or join subtropical gardens and quirky surfers in action on one of North collections and perhaps indulge in a Devon’s unspoilt beaches at Saunton Devonshire cream tea. Overnight in Sands, Croyde Bay or Woolacombe. Kingsbridge or Salcombe. Overnight in or Barnstaple. Day 3 EDEN PROJECT Day 6 Spend the day at the Eden project, EXMOOR COAST a world famous dramatic global Spend today exploring the garden housed in tropical biomes wilderness coast of Exmoor National and the largest indoor rainforest in Park, where romantic moors and the world. Overnight in St Ives. wooded valleys dramatically meet

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NORTH WEST Explorers’ Coast

This contrasting coastline offers an interesting mix of popular seaside resorts, industrial heritage and stunning landscapes set against the backdrop of the world-famous Lake District.

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16 Day 1 stop off in Lytham for a stroll along Day 4 LIVERPOOL the headland before reaching the CUMBRIA COAST Take the famous ‘Ferry across the UK’s top seaside resort of Blackpool. Spend today exploring the Cumbrian Mersey’ or road tunnel to the Wirral. Here, visit the Coast starting with a trip on the Start your visit at Birkenhead Park, which is home to seven attractions Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. the first publicly funded park in including the world-famous Tower Then visit Muncaster Castle, known the world. Go on to West Kirby and Ballroom. At night, check out one for its Great Hall, maze and splendid the wildlife haven of Hilbre Island, of the shows at The Grand Theatre, grounds. Don’t miss the highest and accessible only at low tide. Spend Winter Gardens or Pleasure Beach. most westerly point in England, the the afternoon at Port Sunlight, Overnight in Blackpool. red sandstone cliffs at St Bees. Drive a must-see village founded by a on to Whitehaven to learn about the Victorian entrepreneur to house Day 3 coal and iron industry at the Beacon his factory workers, don’t miss the MORECAMBE BAY Museum. Or discover the town’s museum and Lady Lever Art Gallery. Visit Fleetwood, with its Victorian rum-making history at the Rum Story.

St Patrick’s Castle, Heysham St Patrick’s Take the ferry back to Liverpool or promenade and harbour, before End your day in Maryport, a bustling alternatively the scenic route via the stopping off in Heysham to walk harbour town with Roman roots Runcorn Jubilee bridge. Overnight in along the coastal path to the ancient which is also the gateway to the Liverpool. St Patrick’s Chapel. In Morecambe Solway Area of Outstanding Natural don’t miss the TERN project, a series Beauty. Day 2 of award winning sculptures on the SEFTON COAST seafront. Enjoy lunch at the Art Deco Head north out of Liverpool to Midland Hotel, offering spectacular Crosby Beach to see ‘Another Place’, views across Morecambe Bay. Antony Gormley’s impressive art Explore Arnside and Silverdale installation featuring 100 cast iron Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty life size figures on the beach. Stop and the landmark Warton Crag. for a walk at Formby, a glorious Visit Holker Hall, a richly furnished beach with dramatic sand dunes Victorian style home in beautiful surrounded by sweeping pinewoods. gardens. Alternatively, head to Next drive along the ‘Golf Coast’ Ulverston for spectacular views from to Southport, home to 3 Open the Sir John Barrow monument. Championship courses. Walk or take Overnight in Barrow-in-Furness. the tram along Southport pier, the Enjoy a walk to Piel island for dinner oldest iron pier in England. Then at the Ship Inn.

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DURHAM AND THE NORTH EAST Reclaimed Coast

Learn about the industrial heritage of small mining towns and enjoy unique flora and fauna as you explore this largely undiscovered coastline.

Day 1 Coast. Originally an important coal art installation, the pre-Viking St HARTLEPOOL AND TEES VALLEY mining area, the coastline is now Mary the Virgin church and head Start at Redcar and Saltburn- internationally important for wildlife. to Durham’s only marina, with by-the-Sea. These resorts were Coastal Magnesium Limestone its heritage and visitor centres. popular in the Victorian era and outcrops have generated unique Seaham Harbour Activity Centre home to a water-powered cliff lift flora and fauna ideal for exploring offers a range of activities including and impressive pier that extends on foot. Discover more about the kayaking, stand up paddle boarding 200 metres from the shoreline. industrial heritage of this part of the and much more. Go on to the Drive on through the Tees Valley coast at Horden Heritage Centre. picturesque Castle Eden Dene, a stopping at Hartlepool. Enjoy the Overnight in Seaham or Seaton peaceful National Nature Reserve Hartlepool Maritime Experience with 550 acres of natural woodland incorporating the historic quay, Day 2 and 12 miles of footpaths and home Museum of Hartlepool and HMS DURHAM COAST to over 450 species of plants and Trincomalee, a recreation of an 18th Spend the morning in Seaham, wild flowers, many of which are century seaport telling the story of a lively harbour town offering typical of ancient woodlands that the Battle of Trafalgar. After lunch spectacular cliff-top views. Visit date back to pre-medieval times. start exploring the Durham Heritage the World War One “Tommy”

Travel Notes Based in Hartlepool

Regional Airports: Newcastle and Trains every half hour from central T Teesside International Airport London to Durham (3 hrs) and every hour to Hartlepool (3 hrs 30)

Three coaches a day from central London Daily overnight ferry from Amsterdam to to Durham (7 hrs) and two a day to Newcastle or from Rotterdam to Hull Hartlepool (7 hrs)

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England’s Creative Coast is an innovative new visitor experience. Over the englandscoast.com/en/blog/ next three years, new outdoor artworks and cultural adventures will connect embrace-englands-cultural-coast the outstanding galleries across the South East’s stunning coastline of Sussex, Kent and Essex, tempting new visitors to the region. Here they can explore original new art commissions by some of the world’s leading artists, uncover the creative spirit of each place as told by the locals that live there, and take part in a digital treasure hunt, all bookable via packaged itineraries that include food, travel and accommodation.

The South East of England boasts some of the best culture in the world. Through a new digital cultural trail, England’s Creative Coast tempts visitors to travel to and between the leading art galleries in the South East such as The Turner Contemporary, Jerwood Gallery and the Towner Art Gallery. Using Geocaching - GPS enabled treasure trail technology - visitors can find, unlock and log new world-class cultural experiences both physically and digitally.

England’s Coast is blessed with an abundance ENGLAND’S of seafood; the variety and quality of the catch SEAFOOD is among the best in the world. The seas around COAST England’s coastline provide perfect conditions for seafood to thrive, so your clients can try some of the freshest fish and shellfish they’ll ever eat close to where it’s landed.

Chefs take pride in combining a wealth of locally-sourced ingredients with this exceptional seafood to create inspirational dishes. In recent years English cuisine has undergone a revolution; accomplished chefs use their skill, knowledge and passion to serve innovative and delicious cuisine. And that’s not all. There’s plenty of activity to be enjoyed – book clients a fishing trip to catch their own supper, a visit to one of the many fish markets, join a cookery class to learn how to create the perfect fish dish or encourage them to explore some of the beautiful historic harbour towns.

Every region offers different specialities such as oysters in Essex, crab in Norfolk, lobster in Yorkshire and smoked kippers in Northumberland. While Devon’s English Riviera boasts more than 40 species of seafood in its waters. Discover top Seafood Coast restaurants and experiences on our itinerary builder to create the perfect seafood trail.

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