Durham-based novelist Pat Barker describes how the Northumberland coast appears in her novel, Noonday, and why this particular shoreline enhances her creativity. Interview: Alex Reece
Executive vice chairman and co-founder of the Eden Project Sir Tim Smit – also known for his work on the Lost Gardens of Heligan – reveals his top spot on the Cornish coastline. Interview: Alex Reece
Actor and WWF ambassador MIRANDA RICHARDSON describes the various coastlines around the UK that have made a lasting impression, and the importance of living sustainably. Interview: Alex Reece
TV presenter and Olympic medallist IWAN THOMAS describes his regular coastal run along the Solent near Southampton, and why it’s great to be out of the rat race. Interview: Alex Reece
Writer and philosopher ALAIN DE BOTTON shares his passion for the North Norfolk coast and explains why the sea is good for the soul. Interview: Alex Reece
Author CRESSIDA COWELL describes the childhood summers spent on her family’s remote Hebridean island, and how the location inspired her How To Train Your Dragon books. Interview: Alex Reece
TV presenter and architectural designer CHARLIE LUXTON talks about his lifelong love of surfing, his attachment to Cornwall and the television series of Homes by the Sea. Interview: Alex Reece
TIMOTHY BENTINCK, the voice of Dave Archer in The Archers, recalls coastal adventures in his beloved campervan – the inspiration for his new children’s book. Interview: Alex Reece
Comedian BILL BAILEY describes the wild, alpine beauty of the North Devon coast – his favourite place since childhood – and explains why a sea view is best for creative thought. Interview: Alex Reece
Are you a fan of the Johnny Depp film Chocolat? Here, the author JOANNE HARRIS describes the wild, untouched beauty of Flamborough, East Yorkshire, and its nostalgic link with the French coast of her childhood holidays. Interview: Alex Reece
