Family Fun

From soothing sea sounds and ocean literature to craft, journaling and decorating ideas, we gather some of the best activities for self-isolation that’ll make you feel a little closer to the seaside. Words: Jessica Johnson

It’s that time of year when we feature some of your happy hounds loving life on the coast - thank you so much for sending them in, we always get far more than we can use. And our thanks to Devon natural dog food maker Forthglade for the winners’ prizes.

Our selection of great family activities this December. Words: Jessica Johnson

Nicola Smith slinks through the salt marshes in search of contraband, learning traditional sailing, navigation and survival skills as she goes

Nicola Smith goes undercover on land and sea in pursuit of a Russian mole…

Here at coast we adore your photos of sea-loving dogs – here is our, ahem, hound-up of our favourites over the past 12 months