Weymouth Harbour Info, England

Corsham is a smallish town in the County of Wiltshire, England and located about 8 miles east of the Georgian City of Bath. It may not be very large, but it is in the middle of a very interesting and historic area. There are also some quite well known people who call this area home.

Blandford Forum is a small historic market town on the River Stour in the North Dorset district of Dorset, England noted for its Georgian architecture.

Bonchurch is one of the oldest settlements on the Isle of Wight. It is situated on The Undercliff, which itself is subject to regular landslips.

Bournemouth is a tourist and regional centre for leisure, entertainment, culture and recreation. The award winning Central Gardens lead for several miles down the valley of the River Bourne through the centre of the town to the sea at Bournemouth Pier. Bournemouth is renowned for its aged population, hence its nickname "God's Waiting Room". Bournemouth also has a well established gay scene comprising of a cluster of bars, restaurants and nightclubs around the Triangle in the centre of Bournemouth.  

Bristol is the most populated city in South West England. The city is built around the River Avon and it has a short coastline on the estuary of the River Severn, which flows into the Bristol Channel.

Brixham is a small fishing port which forms the southern part of the area known as Torbay - the other parts being Torquay and Paignton - known as the English Riviera because of its unique micro-climate.

Burnham-on-Sea is a town in Somerset, England, at the mouth of the River Parrett and Bridgwater Bay. Burnham remained a small village until the late 18th century, but is now a popular seaside resort.

Dorchester is a market town in southern central Dorset, England, situated on the River Frome. Dorchester has been the county town of Dorset since 1305.

East Cowes has a unique seafront suitable for the whole family, with a paddling pool and children's play area, greens, refreshment kiosk, woodland walk, tennis courts and picnic area, also boasts some of the finest views of yachting and ships such as the Oriana, available to the onlooker. East Cowes seafront is also a good vantage point from which to observe the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes international powerboat race.

Exmouth is well celebrated for its long two-miles of golden sand, rare on this coast and fascinating rock pools it's a paradise for children and adults alike. On the Estuary of the River Exe internationally known for its wildlife. In the centre of East Devon's glorious countryside with Woodbury Common and beautiful towns and villages nearby.

Honiton is a town in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter.

The Isle of Wight's mix of breathtaking countryside, golden beaches, fabulous attractions and a head-spinning number of things to do will make your Isle of Wight holiday, short break or day trip here an experience you'll never forget.

Lyme Regis is a coastal town in West Dorset, England, situated 25 miles west of Dorchester and 25 miles (40 km) east of Exeter. The town lies in Lyme Bay, on the English Channel coast at the Dorset-Devon border. It is nicknamed "The Pearl of Dorset."

Only two miles from Christchurch, Mudeford is a charming fishing village lying at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour, a mecca for water-sports enthusiasts and fishermen.

With the largest natural harbour in Europe and award-winning beaches, Poole's residents and visitors enjoy the very best the South Coast can offer.

Portsmouth is a city located in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is the UK's only island city and is located on Portsea Island. It is commonly nicknamed Pompey.

This is the longest stretch of beach on the Island and the home of two of the Islands premier holiday resorts Sandown and Shanklin. Sandown Bay is probably the most lively and popular of the two although both have superb facilities. Miles of uninterrupted golden sand set against the picturesque backdrop of Culver Cliffs makes this beach a great place for both views and basking in the sun.

Shanklin shares the bay with Sandown but although it has all the seaside resort amenities it has a quieter ambiance about it. Shanklin is made up of three parts - the seafront, the shops, and the 'Olde Village'. The seafront can be reached by a lift in the steep cliffs and offers a sandy beach bordered to the south by the Fisherman's Cottage, a lovely thatched pub on the beach and nearby Shanklin Chine.

Southsea is a seaside resort located in Portsmouth at the southern end of Portsea Island in the county of Hampshire in England.

Torbay is Devon's most popular holiday resort attracting over one million visitors every year. The coastline of Torbay stretches for 22 miles from Torquay to Brixham and beyond. Torquay's origins as a holiday resort date back to Victorian times when it was a fashionable destination for the English aristocracy. The world's most famous mystery writer, Agatha Christie, was born in Torquay in 1890. Cockington Village is famous for its well kept thatched cottages. In the heart of the estate lies Cockington Court, a 17th Century manor house.

Torquay is at the heart of the English Riviera, the largest and most buoyant town of Torbay (Brixham, Paignton and Torquay). Often hosting conferences and exhibitions it is an ideal venue for family holidays, quiet breaks and as a base for exploring the South Hams, Dartmoor and Torbay.

Totnes is a market town at the head of the estuary of the River Dart in Devon, England within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Weymouth is a coastal town in Dorset, England. The town is five miles south of Dorchester, and just north of the Isle of Portland. The district of Weymouth and Portland has a population of 63,648 (2001 UK census data). The town has a long sand beach and is one of the most popular British holiday towns.

Swanage is a small coastal town in the south east of Dorset, England. It is situated at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck, approximately 10 km south of Poole and 40 km east of Dorchester. The town has a population of 10,124 (2001). Nearby are Ballard Down, Old Harry Rocks, with Studland Bay to the north and Durlston Country Park to the south.

Southbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth. It is the most easterly part of the borough, between Boscombe and Christchurch, Dorset. The area was previously known as Stourfield.

Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water where it is joined by the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area.

Babbacombe is a district of Torquay, Devon, England. It is notable for its model village and its clifftop green, Babbacombe Downs, from which Oddicombe Beach is accessed via Babbacombe Cliff Railway.

Cowes is an English seaport town on the Isle of Wight, an island south of Southampton. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east Bank.

Lymington on the west bank of the Lymington River is a port on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England.

Bembridge is located on the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight. Bembridge is home to many of the Island's wealthiest residents. Close to the lifeboat station lies a coastguard outlook. Positioned at a high elevation this offers views of the Solent meeting the English Channel to the east of the Isle of Wight. From this vantage point one is able to view a variety of watercraft year round, although there is more marine traffic in the summer.  

Lee-on-the-Solent, often referred to as Lee-on-Solent about five miles west of , is a small seaside town in Hampshire, EnglandPortsmouth. The village is located on the coast of the Solent and forms part of the borough of Gosport.

West Bay, formerly known as Bridport Harbour, is situated approximately two miles from the centre of Bridport on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. It has a fairly small harbour, two piers and two beaches. The east beach is part of the Chesil Beach.

Hamble-le-Rice, more commonly known as Hamble, is located in Hampshire on the south coast of England. Hamble-le-Rice is a yachting mecca: the nearby River Hamble is often packed with yachting traffic and during the summer the whole village is crowded with people out enjoying the water. The village and its river are one of the many locations that made up the fictional village of Tarrant in the BBC television series Howards Way, shown weekly on BBC1 in the late 1980s.

Sidmouth lies at the mouth of the River Sid in the East Devon district and is a small town on the English Channel coast in Devon, South West England.

Topsham is an attractive Devon town on the Exe estuary in England's Westcountry.

Dartmouth is a town in Devon in the south-west of England. It is a tourist destination set on the banks of the estuary of the River Dart, which is a long narrow tidal ria that runs inland as far as Totnes. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Swanwick is a village in Hampshire, England, west of the River Hamble and just north of the M27 motorway. The village is located within the borough of Fareham and is the site of the London Area Control Centre (LACC) and the London Terminal Control Centre (LTCC) part of National Air Traffic Services Air Traffic Control Centre and the last remaining example of a Victorian steam-driven brickworks, located at Bursledon Brickworks.

Winchester is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. It lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of the River Itchen.

Hythe is a village near Southampton, Hampshire, England. It has a small shopping area clustered around its High Street which includes a supermarket, a public library, several charity shops, and a number of small independent shops. The pier railway and ferry service across Southampton Water to Southampton operates at half-hourly intervals throughout the day, and is the oldest working pier train in the world.

Sandown is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England, neighbouring the town of Shanklin to the south.

Ringwood is a town in Hampshire, England, located on the River Avon, west of the New Forest and north of Bournemouth. The town was traditionally an agricultural centre but, since the closure of its cattle market in 1989, it has increasingly become a dormitory town.

Dawlish Warren is a small seaside resort near the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon, England. Dawlish Warren consists almost entirely of holiday accommodation and facilities for holiday-makers, especially caravan sites.

Starcross is a riverside village with a population of approximately 2000, situated on the west bank of the estuary of the River Exe in Devon, England.

Uplyme is a village which lies in East Devon on the Devon-Dorset border and the River Lym, adjacent to the Dorset coastal town of Lyme Regis. It has a population of approximately 1700.

Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It is the county town of Devon and as such is home to Devon County Council.

Weston-super-Mare is a seaside resort town and civil parish in North Somerset, part of the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. It is located on the Bristol Channel coast, 18 miles (29 km) south west of Bristol, spanning the coast between the bounding high ground of Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill.

The Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island, 6 kilometres (4 mi) long by 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) wide, in the English Channel. Portland is 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England.

Ferndown is a town and civil parish in the East Dorset district of Dorset in southern England, situated immediately to the north of unitary authorities of Poole and Bournemouth.

Calshot is a coastal village in Hampshire, England. A settlement at the site is believed to have existed since the fifth century AD. It is mentioned as "Cerdicesora" in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Fawley is a village and parish in Hampshire, England. It is situated in the New Forest on the western shore of the Solent, approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) south of Southampton. Fawley is also the site of an oil refinery, operated by Exxon-Mobil, which is the largest facility of its kind in the United Kingdom. Fawley Power Station is also located less than a mile to the south east of the village.  

Holbury is a village in Hampshire, England. It is part of the parish of Fawley. Historically a small and scarcely populated village, Holbury and the adjoining hamlet of Hardley now has a sizeable population and a considerable number of shops and businesses. This growth has been principally due to the influence of the Esso oil refinery at Fawley and the area's proximity to the city of Southampton.

Wimborne Minster (often referred to locally as Wimborne) is a market town in the East Dorset district of Dorset in South West England, and the name of the Church of England church in that town.

Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of Devon in England. The town is built on a hill overlooking the River Axe which heads towards the English Channel at Axmouth, and is in the East Devon local government district.

Bridport is a market town in Dorset, England. Located near the coast at the western end of Chesil Beach at the confluence of the River Brit and its Asker and Simene tributaries, it originally thrived as a fishing port and rope-making centre (the hangman's rope being made at Bridport gave birth to the saying "stabbed with a Bridport dagger"). The port is no longer in existence although the harbour at West Bay is a mile away.