Much as I enjoyed my short breaks in England, once the nights started drawing in early, the clock went back an hour and the autumn chills set in, it’s time to…
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Durdle Door & Dorchester – Dorset’s treasures
While we were in Weymouth (https://gotthefridgemagnet.com/?p=14903) we visited Lulworth Cove and Dorchester. The former is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the latter, Dorset’s county town. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove…
Welcome to Weymouth
When I was in Swanage in July, another hotel guest told me about her day trip to Weymouth. She painted such a glowing picture of Weymouth that I wanted to…
A+ for Ardencote and Alcester!
After the rather disappointing weather in July and August, the beginning of September brought scorching summer temperature, just in time for the break that I planned months before. Having a…
Battersea or Buckingham Palace?
Things in life don’t always turn out the way we envisage. I waited with eager anticipation for one particular event last weekend and ended up being enthralled by another that…
Welcoming Wareham with The Blue Pool
Dorset is a truly diverse county on the south coast of England. There are no cities or motorways in Dorset but it boasts of many lovely towns and picturesque villages…
Steaming ahead from Swanage to Corfe Castle
Nostalgia for the romance of a bygone era makes travelling by steam trains more popular than ever. This poster displayed at Swanage station certainly captures that glamour! Steam trains run…
Swanage – more than a seaside resort
Labels can be misleading and give rise to misconceptions. It’s certainly true in the case of Swanage. The reference to “a fun seaside resort” conjures up images of rowdy revellers, tacky…
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum – the ultimate birthday present!
Last Friday (30 June ) we visited our friends who moved to Bournemouth. I confess that I tend to avoid Bournemouth, though it has a lot going for it, especially…
Devonshire Delights in June
The travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic of 2020 made me appreciate more the places nearer home that have been taken for granted. This frame of mind prompted me to…