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National GeographicSep 2, 2026

It's Oyster Season—Here's Where to Eat the U.K.'s Best

If you ever need an excuse to eat an oyster, Bobby Groves has plenty. The author of Oyster Isles: A Journey Through Britain and Ireland’s Oysters — a book written on a 5,000-mile motorcycle ride ...

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  • Whitstable Oyster CompanyRestaurantOne of Europe's oldest oyster purveyors, founded in the 1400s.
  • Oyster Stores BarRestaurantVictorian meeting hall interiors on the first floor.
  • Elsewhere
  • Chiltern FirehouseRestaurantLondon, United KingdomBobby Groves set up the raw bar at this London restaurant.
  • Stranraer Oyster FestivalFestivalStranraer, United KingdomAnnual festival, catalyst for town's growth, serves 15,000 oysters.
  • Loch Ryan Oyster Fishery CompanyPlaceStranraer, United KingdomSustainably fishes Scotland's sole remaining wild native oyster bed.
  • Bar ShrimpBarManchester, United KingdomServes Cornish native oysters with horseradish and lemon.
  • Higher GroundRestaurantManchester, United KingdomServes oysters with preserved wild garlic.
  • Kelp CanteenRestaurantFalmouth, United KingdomServes local natives raw with a roasted quince vinaigrette.
  • The Company ShedRestaurantMersea Island, United KingdomWooden shack on Mersea Island, serving native oysters.
  • Mersea Island VineyardPlaceMersea Island, United KingdomLocal producer of crisp, dry white wines.
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AfarJul 31

The Prettiest English Villages Along the World’s Longest Coastal Trail

These five seaside villages are among the most rewarding stops along the King Charles III England Coast Path, from Cornwall to Cumbria. Here's what to do and where to stay in each town.

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  • SportsmanPubWe have five cabins situated in the garden to the rear of The Sportsman.
  • Hotel ContinentalHotelPrime seafront spot with converted Fisherman's Huts.
  • Elsewhere
  • King Charles III England Coast PathTrailEngland, United KingdomWorld's longest coastal hiking route, 2,689 miles.
  • The Inn at RavenglassHotelRavenglass, United KingdomCumbria's best fish restaurant, looks out over water.
  • Ravenglass and Eskdale RailwaySightRavenglass, United KingdomSteam train known as “La’al Ratty”.
  • Muncaster CastleHotelRavenglass, United KingdomHistoric castle with gardens, owl center, and accommodations.
  • Whitby AbbeyAttractionWhitby, United KingdomRuins of a Gothic abbey on a clifftop.
  • Trenchers RestaurantRestaurantWhitby, United KingdomDiscover our amazing North East-based traditional fish & chips and seafood restaurants.
  • Magpie CafeRestaurantWhitby, United KingdomThe Magpie Café in Whitby is renowned for fish & chips and fresh seafood, served with stunning harbour views.
  • Franco’sCaféWhitby, United KingdomHi, we're Franco's, a small independent Italian patisserie based in Whitby.
  • SaltmooreHotelWhitby, United KingdomTwo-Michelin-key spa hotel on the moors.
  • Snape Maltings Concert HallSightAldeburgh, United KingdomVenue for year-round classical music performances.
  • Red HouseSightAldeburgh, United KingdomFormer home of composer Benjamin Britten.
  • ScallopPublic artworkAldeburgh, United KingdomMaggi Hambling beach sculpture.
  • SuffolkHotelAldeburgh, United Kingdom17th-century coaching inn with rooms and restaurant.
  • Mousehole Rock PoolSightMousehole, United KingdomPlace to swim near seals.
  • 2 Fore StreetRestaurantMousehole, United KingdomRestaurant serving fresh seafood.
  • The Old CoastguardRestaurantMousehole, United KingdomStylish boutique hotel with destination restaurant.
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