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London on Sea

London on Sea

Summary

Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside.

An inspirational illustrated guide to 50 coastal days out, all within easy reach of London.

Swap your oyster card for fresh oysters at Whistable, and trade in city parks for the wide open spaces of Camber Sands.

Written by ex-Time Out editor Sarah Guy, London on Sea offers 50 fun days out on the coast with whimsical tone of voice that captures the magic of a day out on the beach. Timeless entries will feature the best walking routes, where to see breath-taking views, interesting architectural quirks and those local institutions that make each town unique.

Destinations include: Southwold, Walberswick, Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Camber, Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Seaford, Rottingdean, Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, East & West Wittering, Bournemouth.

About the author

Sarah Guy

Sarah Guy has written about London for many years, covering everything from restaurants and shops to architecture and walks. While working at Time Out she commissioned and edited hundreds of books, from travel guides to photography collections; for a long time she was the Editor of the Time Out Guide to Eating & Drinking in London.
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