Where to take children rock pooling around the UK, when the tides are best, what you might find in the pools and how to keep everyone safe.

A summer checklist for UK beaches with dogs: seasonal bans, tide safety, facilities, packing and etiquette, so you know what to expect before you set off.

A plain-English guide to UK beach safety flags, how to read the water for rip currents, and the steps that get you out of one safely.