JUST because the weather has turned, doesn't mean you can't visit the UK coastline. The Sun Travel team have revealed their favourite seaside destinations across the country that are still great to visit in the winter . The historic fishing village of Seahouses on the Northumberland coast is the ultimate cosy bolthole in the depths of winter.
While the summer crowds may have moved on, a blustery walk across the beaches to the north and south are the perfect way to blow away the cob webs and offer a tantilising view of Bamburgh Castle. And of course, those dark nights are even more welcome when the clearest skies of the year create the perfect conditions for a spot of stargazing. When the weather turns, hunker down in the sea-facing bar at the Bamburgh Castle Inn overlooking the harbour.
And to sample some of the fare delivered daily by the local boats, head to Swallow Fish, who have been selling their wares in the town since 1843. - Lisa Minot, Head of Travel While not strictly seaside, the medieval town of Rye in East Sussex is extremely near the coast - it has a harbour and you can see the sea. But I figured it deserved a mention because it's by far my favourite coastal town to visit in winter.
The cobbled streets, quaint antique shops and cosy pubs make it the perfect way to spend a chilly weekend. Make sure to pay a visit to The Mermaid Inn, a 600 year old pub with cellars that date back to 1156. In the Giant's Fireplace Bar, with its dried hops and huge inglenook, you ca.
