Swanage in Dorset marks the Eastern end of the world famous Jurassic Coast. The other end officially is Swanage to the West. The rock at the Swanage end produces the most beautiful white cliffs to rival those around Dover. Swanage, in this pretty part of Dorset which is also known as the Isle of Purbeck, and the surrounding area are very popular with tourists who flock here for the country walks, the coastal walks, the beaches and the scenery. [caption id="attachment_265" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Swanage Bay"][/caption] Swanage is a Victorian town whos heritage and prosperity can be partially attributed to it's unique place in ...
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[caption id="attachment_354" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Wateraid"][/caption] WaterAid is calling on walkers in Dorset to take to the county's spectacular coastal path and raise vital funds for some of the world's poorest people by taking part in Coast Along for WaterAid 2010. The event, sponsored by Yorkshire Water and May Gurney, aims to get at least one team of walkers on 187 sections of coastal paths in selected regions throughout England, Scotland and Wales on Saturday 11 September 2010. Money raised will help WaterAid to provide safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to those living in poverty in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region. These coast ...
[caption id="attachment_351" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Waverley Departing Swanage Pier"][/caption] On September 3 and then Wednesdays and Sundays until Sept 22 sail from Weymouth Pleasure Pier aboard Paddle Steamer Waverley – the last sea-going paddle steamer in the World! Recapture happy memories or create new ones as you visit the seaside at Bournemouth, cruise the Jurassic Coast to Swanage, visit Ryde on the Isle of Wight or sail round Portsmouth Dockyard and see historic ships. Enjoy a Great Day of Steam and cruise aboard Waverley to Swanage and take a Steam Train to Corfe Castle. Waverley has excellent onboard facilities including a restaurant serving ...