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One of the best things about living on an island is never being too far from the coast. Wherever you live in England, a day trip or long weekend is only a few hours away. In this section we recommend some interesting places to stay, events taking place this summer, as well as quality family attractions to visit - and if it's simply the sun, sea and sand you're after, a comprehensive guide to England's beaches.
From cool boutique hotels and renovated Victorian townhouses to award-winning family hotels, wherever you head to on the English coast this summer there are some superb places to stay.
If you're heading to the coast this summer we have some great recommendations for family attractions to visit while you're there.
Relax in a beach-side cafe with an ice cold beer and watch the sun go down over the bay, sample fresh oysters at an oyster counter, or choose from a mouth-watering seafood menu, complimented by spectacular sea views.
From the picturesque World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast through to traditional Victorian resort towns, England's coastline offers something for every taste.
Find out which seaside destinations our users have been reading about recently.
A number of England's coastlines offer spectacular walking and cycling with some inspiring views.
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