Practical Caravan

SOUTH DORSET

Who are you?

I’m Sarah Wakely, editor in chief of Practical Caravan magazine and long-time devotee of caravanning.

Why are you a local authority on South Dorset?

I was born in Weymouth and lived there until I was 18, before leaving for university in London. I still have family there, and often visit the area.

What do you love about it?

Weymouth’s beautiful beach is one of the main reasons that many people

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