Family days out: For sea lovers everywhere...

If you've got a budding sailor in the family then they'll love these exciting days out by the coast. And, there's plenty of things for children to do even when the sun doesn't have his hat on!

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, East Sussex
01797 227784
A flat and open area with a network of footpaths. Guided walks, four bird-watching hides, an Information Centre and regular family events.

Bracklesham Bay Beach, West Sussex
A pretty location great for fossil hunting. At low tide the gently sloping, sandy beach is ideal for young children.

Wirral Coastline
0151 647 6780
This runs from Seacombe Ferry to West Kirby. It is on the whole flat and car free, making it ideal for cycling. There are sand dunes and many opportunities for watersports along the way. At low tide you can walk from West Kirby to Hilbre Island Nature reserve in the mouth of the Dee estuary.

Lepe Country Park, Hampshire
02380 899108
Home to a variety of wildlife, much of the park is an attractive coastal strip with beaches, picnic areas and walks. There is a children’s play area and information centre.

Fort Victoria Country Park, Isle of Wight
01983 823893 
www.fortvictoria.co.uk
The Park offers seashore and woodland walks and ranger-led guided walks. Vantage points
for watching the Solent’s boats and shipping.

Land’s End, Cornwall RSPB Wildlife Discovery Centre
01392 432691
From this cliff-top location, look through the powerful telescopes and, if you are lucky, you might see dolphins or even a basking shark.

Lulworth Heritage Centre, Dorset
01929 400587
www.lulworth.com
The area is world famous for its geological features. Learn about the formation of the Cove, from its famous geology to its wildlife.

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