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Telegraph
6 days ago
- Telegraph
The 10 best beaches in Dorset
Dorset's beaches are nicely varied and, Bournemouth aside, are often not as busy as those in Devon and Cornwall. Stretching along the south coast, they can be long, continuing for miles. First, decide whether you want a beach for watersports, swimming or entertainment. Then choose between soft, golden sand or pebbles and translucent water. Wildlife conservation takes place among the dunes at Studland, while West Bay has an impressive cliff face to marvel at. Chesil Beach, meanwhile, is an 18-mile, natural barrier of shingle against the sea. Feeling nostalgic? Dorset has some charming, traditional resorts – try Swanage or Weymouth. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best beaches in Dorset. Find out more below, or for more inspiration, see our guides to the region's best hotels, restaurants and things to do.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Man dies in medical emergency on Knoll Beach, Dorset Police say
A man has died after a medical emergency on a beach, police have crews were called to Knoll Beach in Studland, Dorset, at 11:45 BST to help a man in his 80s who was in need of help. Paramedics, a lifeboat and the air ambulance attended but the man was pronounced dead at the said his death was not suspicious and his family had been informed. South Western Ambulance Service said it sent two ambulances, an operations officer and a rapid response air ambulance also landed nearby but returned directly to its base at Henstridge.A police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this very difficult time." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Volunteers restore grave of Napoleonic war veteran in Studland
The grave of a notable soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo has been restored by William Lawrence's posthumously published autobiography was one of the most famous first-hand accounts of the Napoleonic died in Studland, Dorset, in 1869 and is buried in the same plot as his French wife at St Nicholas headstone has been cleaned by the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity (NRWGC) to mark the 210th anniversary of Napoleon's final battle. Sgt Lawrence served in South America and fought throughout the Napoleonic Waterloo, on 18 June 1815, his 40th Regiment of Foot was in the thick of the was awarded the silver medal with 10 clasps for fighting in major battles, as well as the Waterloo medal – the first issued to soldiers of all remained in France as part of the army of occupation where he met and married Clotilde couple later returned to England and became landlords of the Wellington Inn, died in 1853 and is commemorated on the opposite side of the same headstone at St Nicholas'. The restoration was carried out by NRWGC founder Dr Zack White of Portsmouth University, Prof Ed Coss of the US Army Command and General Staff College, and retired US Army Command Sergeant Major Alexander Lawrence was born in 1791 at Briantspuddle and started out as a building apprentice before joining the chair Dr Graeme Callister described him as "an ordinary lad who went to war for his country". He said: "We hope that some will be inspired to find out more about William, the conflict he was in, or his life with Clotilde."This clean really highlights the importance of the NRWGC's work in preserving the graves and monuments of soldiers from the Napoleonic Wars." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Removal of beach sea defences given go-ahead
Work to remove sea defences from a Dorset beach is due to begin in September after the scheme to "allow nature to take its course" received planning consent. The National Trust is proposing "managed realignment" followed by "no intervention" at Middle Beach, Studland, in response to climate change and coastal erosion. It said the stone gabions were "collapsing and a risk to the public" and their removal would result in a more natural beach within two years. Dorset Council approved the application after receiving no objections from Natural England, conservation and environment officers and Studland Parish Council. The site, between South Beach and Knoll Beach, is next to a 120-space car park. Bracken and sycamore saplings in a neighbouring area will also be removed as part of wider works to create areas of open sand for invertebrate species, breeding birds and reptiles, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The agent, on behalf of the trust, said: "Once the defences are removed, the shoreline will readjust quite rapidly to a natural alignment, in line with the shoreline management plan, and ensuring the beach future." The trust said the works would result in a natural cove and an enhanced wildlife habitat for sand lizards and birds. Work will also be timed to "minimise the impact on beachgoers, and avoid disturbing sand lizards during the egg-laying period". It said the cafe, toilets and beach would remain open. A beach cafe which operated at the site for more than 70 years was demolished by the National Trust in 2023 due to erosion, with a replacement opened in the car park. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Sea defences could be removed at beauty spot Cafe on eroding beach closes ahead of demolition Beach cafe set to be torn down in New Year National Trust Dorset Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
08-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Removal of Middle Beach sea defences given go-ahead
Work to remove sea defences from a Dorset beach is due to begin in September after the scheme to "allow nature to take its course" received planning National Trust is proposing "managed realignment" followed by "no intervention" at Middle Beach, Studland, in response to climate change and coastal said the stone gabions were "collapsing and a risk to the public" and their removal would result in a more natural beach within two Council approved the application after receiving no objections from Natural England, conservation and environment officers and Studland Parish Council. The site, between South Beach and Knoll Beach, is next to a 120-space car and sycamore saplings in a neighbouring area will also be removed as part of wider works to create areas of open sand for invertebrate species, breeding birds and reptiles, according to the Local Democracy Reporting agent, on behalf of the trust, said: "Once the defences are removed, the shoreline will readjust quite rapidly to a natural alignment, in line with the shoreline management plan, and ensuring the beach future."The trust said the works would result in a natural cove and an enhanced wildlife habitat for sand lizards and will also be timed to "minimise the impact on beachgoers, and avoid disturbing sand lizards during the egg-laying period".It said the cafe, toilets and beach would remain open.A beach cafe which operated at the site for more than 70 years was demolished by the National Trust in 2023 due to erosion, with a replacement opened in the car park. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
