THE JURASSIC COAST is named for its abundance of fossils scattered along its shores. Particular fossil hotspots include Lyme Regis and Charmouth, where it’s not inconceivable that you could stumble across your own ammonite or belemnite one sunny morning.
Inland, rich, chalky soil means that the area is also known for high quality wines. Vineyards abound, producing delicious sparkling wine—champagne in everything but name. In fact, sparkling wines from this region currently rank more highly than champagne from Champagne in international competitions!
From Weymouth to Swanage, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the English seaside town. Spend a perfect day dipping your toes in the cool water, spending your loose change at a seafront arcade and fending seagulls off your fish and chips.
On an especially sunny day, you’d be forgiven for mistaking yourself to be on the French Riviera, what with the lush green vineyards and the brave cliff jumpers flinging themselves off Durdle Door into the welcoming
