The Blue Flag is a prestigious award that is given to beaches and marinas around the world that meet a series of stringent criteria relating to beach cleanliness, high-water quality, and the presence of environmental education programmes. The award scheme is operated and administered by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), whose mission statement involves promoting and participating in environmental
The Suffolk coastline stretches along the eastern coast of England between the small town of Cattawade and the port town of Lowestoft. Bordering the North Sea, the coast is characterised by its rather beautiful and tranquil nature, with only a few coastal towns being separated by many miles of marshland, woodland and lovely beaches. There are also a couple of
The Cornwall coastline is one which is very enigmatic of the British landscape. At over 650km (400 miles) long [1], it is characterised by rugged cliffs, scenic coves and the occasional picturesque seaside town or village. The county of Cornwall consists, almost solely, of a peninsula stretching out from south-west England into the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike many coastal counties in
The coastline that borders the county of North Yorkshire is rather renowned in Great Britain, particularly for to its impressive scenery. It is characterised by towering cliffs around wide open bays, as well as picturesque and tranquil seaside towns and villages. Stretching from Filey in the south to Redcar in the north, the majority of this coastline also forms the
Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings This section of south England coastline stretches from Brighton through to the seaside village of Camber. It includes seaside resorts such as Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, as well as the iconic sections of the British coastline, including the Seven Sisters Cliffs and historical ‘1066 Country’. This coastline borders the English Channel, and is very popular with
Well, many do not have the dream of retiring to the seaside towns and villages – or do you? The truth is, the seaside is one of the most enjoyable experiences one could ever have in life. Why? Of course, the sound of waves rolling, just walking down the promenade, the views of the ocean’s beauty and with your spade
This stretch of coastline is, much like the Cornwall coast, characterised by very high rugged cliffs and numerous coves. However, it also contains a few sandy beaches, sand dunes, towns and villages, and even an estuary. Here, I am covering the entire coastline along the northern edge of Devon, but I also carry on along the coast into Somerset, stopping
The coastline of the United Kingdom is one of the country’s most prominent features, having contributed greatly to British heritage …
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Protecting Our Oceans is a campaign and mission statement by the National Trust which supports the designation, and effective management, …
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The National Trust is a charity that owns and maintains large areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the …
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Top coastal museums and galleries Historic Dockyard Chatham Chatham - Kent - England Based in the charming ex-military town of …
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