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

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

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

CATCH OF THE DAY

BOOK of the MONTH • STAITHES: LIFE, LIGHT AND LANDSCAPE

TEN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

WIN A LUXURY SPA BREAK IN CORNWALL

FOODIE NEWS • Every month, coast brings you mouthwatering news featuring top chefs, best local food, great places to eat and new coastal recipes to try

GOURMET GETAWAY • What are the ingredients for a great day out by the sea? A coastal location offering a good walk, fantastic seafood and plenty of history and culture to enjoy if it rains. Alex Fisher visits the Crown & Anchor near Chichester and finds the perfect combination

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT LASTS ALL YEAR! • Give a subscription to coast – plus receive the 2026 coast calendar

Woven by the waves • Claire Gaudion is one of the last makers of traditional Guernsey fishing baskets and is keeping this endangered coastal craft alive, one willow weave at a time

10 TOP Life-changing experience breaks • Whether you want to pick up a new skill, hit reset on your health or finally write that novel, these opportunities will help to make 2026 your best year yet…

REWILDING SUSSEX’S KELP • Amy McPherson explores the importance of the lost kelp forests and how they are making a return

Cosy cottage winter escapes • January is a great time for a relaxing staycation by the sea. Bracing walks followed by cosying up in front of an open fire is the ideal way to start the year. Here are some of our favourite picture-perfect cottages to rent for your first break of 2026

Plan your year by the sea • The coast team looks forward to some of the best events around our shores in 2026

20 HOMES to buy beside THE SEA • From a 17th-century country house to a small but idyllic clifftop retreat, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties currently for sale

Shaped by Sea and Stone • Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a lowenergy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

MARINA & SAILING NEWS • Discover the latest news on marinas, sailing, waterside homes and harbour developments with Amy McPherson

The fine art of beachcombing • From childhood collections to international exhibitions, artist Steve McPherson transforms the Kent coast’s cast-offs into powerful works of memory, mystery and meaning

Missed an issue of coast magazine? • Don’t despair – you can buy individual back issues. Here’s a reminder of what we have covered in 2025

Seaweed style • Learn to capture the beauty of marine life in watercolours with artist Julie Collins

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SEADOGS • If there’s anything more joyful than making a visit to the coast in any season, it has to be heading there with your beloved dog

Dog of the year • This feature is...