The Tower That Had to Move: Clavell Tower at Kimmeridge
A windswept walk above Kimmeridge Bay, a surprisingly small tower with a remarkable history, and one of those Dorset afternoons that stayed with me.
A windswept walk above Kimmeridge Bay, a surprisingly small tower with a remarkable history, and one of those Dorset afternoons that stayed with me.
Portland Castle has nearly 500 years of Tudor and military history—but is it worth a special journey? I explore its sparse rooms, reconstructed kitchen, harbour-facing guns and garden before giving my honest verdict.
Step inside Portland Castle through photographs of its Tudor rooms, reconstructed kitchen, stone passages, defensive cannons, harbour views and sheltered garden on the Isle of Portland.
You don’t have to leave Bournemouth to find a proper countryside escape. Stour Valley Nature Reserve offers riverside paths, wildlife and an easy walk that feels surprisingly far from town.