England - South Coast - From Southampton via Weymouth to Teignmouth Attractions
The South Coast of England from Southampton via Weymouth to Teignmouth includes the Priory Church in Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole Harbor.
Blackdown Hill - Hardy Monument
The Hardy Monument honors Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Flag-Captain of the HMS Victory at the Battle Of Trafalgar. It was erected in 1844 and has recently been restored by the National Trust.
Hardy Monument
Blackdown Hill
England
Blackdown Hill
England
Hours
April 5 to September 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No toilet facilities. Last admission 30mins before closing.
Parking
Free
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Budleigh Salterton, England
Budleigh Salterton (pop. 4,000), at the end of Lyme Bay, is similar in character to Sidmouth.
The town of Budleigh Salterton offers a range activities including badminton, tennis, golf, cricket, cycling, and bird watching.
The town of Budleigh Salterton offers a range activities including badminton, tennis, golf, cricket, cycling, and bird watching.
Budleigh Salterton Tourist Office
Fore Street
Budleigh Salterton EX9 6NG
England
Fore Street
Budleigh Salterton EX9 6NG
England
Dawlish, England
Dawlish (pop. 8,000), on the other side of the Exe estuary from Exmouth, is surrounded by fascinating red cliffs. This more peaceful seaside resort has golden sand and offers good opportunities for swimming.
In addition, Dawlish is popular for the active entertainment schedule, the beautiful park located in the centre of the town as well as the museum, theatre and bowling green.
In addition, Dawlish is popular for the active entertainment schedule, the beautiful park located in the centre of the town as well as the museum, theatre and bowling green.
East Budleigh, England
Inland from the coast road lies East Budleigh, a typical Devon village, with a pretty church. It is the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh (1522-1618), the English seafarer, writer and favorite of Elizabeth I; the Raleigh coat of arms, borne by stags, can be seen on a pew in the 15th century small parish church of All Saints.
A bronze statue of Raleigh was unveiled in 2006 by the Duke of Kent.
A bronze statue of Raleigh was unveiled in 2006 by the Duke of Kent.
Mere, England
Charles the second rested at Mere after the Battle of Worcester. The village of Mere is also the starting point of the Mid Wilts Way walking route.
Mere Tourist Office
The Library
Mere BA12 6JJ
England
The Library
Mere BA12 6JJ
England
Shaldon, England
The River Teign is spanned by one of the country's longest bridges, which leads to Shaldon, a quiet seaside resort. Strangely-shaped red cliffs, a magnificent beach, a promenade, a pier and parks make Shaldon very popular.
Shaldon has many older buildings, some dating back to the 17th century, a range of specialty shops and several restaurants.
Shaldon has many older buildings, some dating back to the 17th century, a range of specialty shops and several restaurants.
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Priory
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Priory is a National Trust property dating back to the 14th C. The group of buildings were built for the priests of the chapel of St Nicholas, most of which have now destroyed. Only the Great Hall is open for viewing.
Lytes Cary Manor / Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Priory / Stembridge Tower Mill
c/o Regional Office
Somerton TA11 7HU
England
c/o Regional Office
Somerton TA11 7HU
England
Hours
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford Manor, England
Sturminster Newton has a mix of 17th and 18th century thatched cottages, and 19th century brick buildings.
The English Heritage property, Fiddleford Manor, located east of Sturminster Newton in Dorset is part of a Medieval manor with interesting roof structures.
The English Heritage property, Fiddleford Manor, located east of Sturminster Newton in Dorset is part of a Medieval manor with interesting roof structures.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Teignmouth, England
The Regency resort of Teignmouth (pop. 11,900) lies on a tongue of land at the mouth of the River Teign, and thus enjoys a vista out to sea and over the estuary.
The town is still a popular holiday resort destination boasting an octagonal parish church, St James. The beach and pier in Teignmouth feature an amusement arcade and rides.
The town is still a popular holiday resort destination boasting an octagonal parish church, St James. The beach and pier in Teignmouth feature an amusement arcade and rides.
Teignmouth Tourist Office
The Den
Sea Front
Teignmouth TQ14 8BE
England
The Den
Sea Front
Teignmouth TQ14 8BE
England
Wylye, England
Wylye lies in a river valley and has an interesting church with a 17th C pulpit. The River Wylye is a chalk stream that is popular with anglers, especially for fly-fishing.
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