The English South Coast – the counties of Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex – has been a key part of the country’s maritime history.
From being the home to the Royal Navy at places like Portsmouth and Plymouth, to being the Victorian seaside playground for London and the South East, the area has a long and varied connection with the sea.
It’s also got some great things to see and do inland. For history buffs in particular there are some wonderful castles. And plenty of pretty towns and villages to keep you amused…
Here then are some of the great places to go and visit – many, but not all, with this seaside connection….
Brighton
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Visit A Pretty Sussex Village
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Stay In A Castle
Ever wanted to stay in a castle? Well, you can by staying in Amberley Castle in West Sussex – on the south coast of England…
Visit King Alfred’s Capital City: Winchester
Winchester on the south coast of England is the archetypal cathedral city. Winchester Cathedral is one of the country’s largest Norman cathedrals, and also one…
Explore Dorset, Hardy Country
Dorset is one of the more untouched counties of England, offering the beauty of the Cotswolds, without the crowds. It’s also home to one of…
Visit A Southern Town Or City
We’ve put together some of the best towns and cities in southern England for a day trip, holiday, or vacation. From epic coastline to quaint…
Explore A Hampshire Village
Hampshire on the south coast is pretty rural county, like its neighbour, Dorset. Here, then, is our pick of the best of Hampshire villages.
Visit Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle, which was built in the 11th century, is the historic home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has been continuously occupied and renovated…
Or Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle sits of one of the steepest hills in Dorset, England, overlooking the village of Corfe on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula. It nestles…
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