National Trust ‘We do like to be beside the seaside – but not as much as we used to. Too little time, overcrowded beaches, overpriced facilities and the lure of overseas destinations have all contributed to a decline in day trippers taking to the UK coast.

More than half of people (58%) have not had a single day on our coast in the past 12 months, a drop of 20% compared with 10 years ago, according to a recent survey. For more information see the link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1355908509531/

Despite the lack of taking the sea air, the majority of adults (88%) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland still regard Britain’s coastline as a national treasure.

For those who won’t go to the sea, the National Trust is planning to bring the sea to them.

“We’re hoping that the Shellsphere will trigger people’s love of the coast and encourage them to explore the great British coastline this summer and beyond, and create everlasting memories with their loved ones,” said Gwen Potter, National Trust wildlife and countryside ranger. The trust, which marks the 50th anniversary of its Neptune coastline campaign this year, manages 775 miles – around 10% – of the UK’s coastline’

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/12/national-trust-shellsphere-beach-experience-tour-uk