While Britain may not be famed for its temperate weather, it does boast some coastal destinations that represent the highlight of any sight-seeing holiday.
From colourful and cheerful seaside resorts to beautiful natural coastal formations, there's somewhere to suit all types of holidaymaker on the British coast.
For a start, holidaymakers can take a trip to Kent's coastline see the white cliffs of Dover for themselves or they can walk the sands of Freshwater Beach in Pembrokeshire Wales and know they are on a beach with famous connection - Freshwater was used in both the sixth Harry Potter film and in Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe.
If you're searching for stunning nature reserves you'll find plenty along the 100 mile Merseyside coastline or in Cornwall - which boasts the longest stretch of coastline in the UK.
Cornwall is also home to the famous Eden Project while the surfing and clubbing scene in Newquay and the quaint beauty of St.
Ives ensure that this area of the UK coastline has something for everyone.
The Isle of Wight provides a snapshot of the glory boasted by the British coast and is well known not only for its beautiful beaches but for the fact that those same beaches provided inspiration for literary greats Keats, Tennyson and Dickens.
The coasts of Scotland also features a wide range of attractions to visitors, from the fabulous selection of coastal fishing villages in Fife - stop off in Anstruther to sample what is reputedly the best fish and chip shop in the country - to the coast of Inverness which offers some great wildlife spotting opportunities.
Cromarty in Inverness is well known as a great area for sighting bottlenose dolphins, seals, porpoises and occasionally Minke whales.
The extensive coastlines of Britain also offer plenty of scope for watersports and hiking trips, while the numerous resorts that dot the coastline ensure that anyone looking for traditional, relaxing pursuits on their holiday will also be well catered too.
For sailing fans, there are a number of coastal destinations around the UK that offer great starting points for boating trips while surfers will find catching the waves in top surfing spots such as Cornwall, Thurso and Snowdonia a breeze.
What's more, there are numerous ferries to Britain, so visitors embarking on a coastal holiday will have the option of approaching the coast on the waters surrounding it, and starting their holiday as they mean to go on.
Make the most of the British coast; explore the fabulous towns and sights available along the UK's coastline.