Returning home to Felixstowe: ‘Stories are everywhere’

Novelist Hayley Long always thought her home town, on the Suffolk coast, was a bit of a joke but now she’s proud of its gentle charm

Devon sent: The Mercy puts Teignmouth back on the tourist map

I’d like to add a photo credit for Alex Newcombe whose wonderful picture this is. The image is sold through the Alamy picture library – ‘photo credit: Alamy’. A role alongside Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz in The Mercy has put the charming but faded seaside town in the spotlight

Seals the deal: a winter wander on the Lincolnshire coast

In winter, visitors can get close to hundreds of mating and pupping seals on the coast between Grimsby and Skegness, while sandy shores offer bracing walks and some of the UK’s finest seafood

Galicia coast holiday guide: the best beaches, bars, restaurants and hotels

White sandy beaches, epic Atlantic scenery and supreme seafood combine to great effect on Spain’s most beautiful coastline

10 great scenic drives around the world … that you’ve probably never heard of

A great driving route doesn’t always have to mean an epic road trip. Get behind the wheel for these journeys in the US, Spain, Switzerland, Japan and Norway and you’ll still enjoy the experience of stunning views and winding roads