Family walking their dog on the beach near Saltram, Devon | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Coast and beaches

We care for over 780 miles of coastline. Plan a visit to see the best beaches and islands near you, and embark on a coastal adventure.

A child's hands cup a collection of belemnites, bullet-shaped sandy-coloured fossils

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Best places to find fossils

Fossils can be found anywhere, but the beach is a great place to start. Discover some of the best coastal spots we look after where you may find a fossil or two.

Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, Norfolk

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Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to spot seals in the wild. Whether on a coastal walk or boat trip, there are plenty of places to see both grey and common seals as they come ashore to give birth.