For three weeks this coming autumn, London’s Euston Road will echo with the sound of the waves breaking on Chesil Beach. The sound of the sea will be relayed live, and it’s hoped that it will turn one of Europe's nosiest and most polluted roads into a live seascape with breaking waves and crunching pebbles competing with the sound of buses, lorries, taxis and commuters. The project starts on 22nd September, so if you’re on Euston road at any time during those three weeks, listen out for the evocative sounds of Chesil Beach.
Here at Chesil Beach Lodge, we’re so lucky that we have only a short walk to reach Chesil Beach, and our visitors are able to enjoy the real thing. If you and your family and friends enjoy beach holidays, there are lots of wonderful beaches to choose from in West Dorset, including:
- West Bay – a safe, wide sandy beach with plenty of facilities including pubs, restaurants and shops.
- Bowleaze Cove – two miles west of Weymouth, a pebbly, safe family beach, easily reached from the South West Coast Path and by bus from Weymouth. Facilities include café, shop, pub, toilets and an amusement arcade.
- Hive Beach – a long, clean sandy beach east of Burton Bradstock. The sea here is clean for swimming, but visitors need to be aware of strong tides and currents. Facilities include the Hive Café on the beach, and toilets.
- Lyme Regis – the old town of Lyme Regis is full of character and The Cobb is famous for appearing in The French Lieutenant’s Woman starring Meryl Streep. The beach is flat and sandy, and is popular with families.
- Church Ope Cove on Portland – a pebbly very sheltered beach, overlooked by Rufus Castle. The cove itself is safe for swimming, diving and snorkelling. (Steps to the beach make access difficult for families with pushchairs.)
- Weymouth – a safe and clean beach with shallow waters, lots of facilities including Punch and Judy, sand sculpting and a helter skelter, and a backdrop of fine Georgian houses. The beach hosts several major events including the International Beach Kite Festival and International Volleyball.
We hope that’s given you an idea of the variety of beaches in West Dorset. There’s something to suit everyone - whether you’re looking for traditional and family-friendly with lots of facilities; sheltered and quiet, or wild and remote.
At Chesil Beach Lodge we have delightful self-catering family-friendly accommodation that’s perfect for your holiday in Dorset. Please contact us to find out more, or to book accommodation: we very much look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends here.