South Coast Holiday 2007

In July we went on a two centre week's holiday to Sandford camp near Wareham (Poole area) for 4 nights, and then a long weekend at a hotel in Babbacombe, Torbay.

102_0424 Quay over River Frome Wareham

First let's have a little look round Sandford and Wareham.

102_0476 Branscombe forge

Now we'll have a look round some other parts of Dorset. To Overcombe near Weymouth, to Dorchester the county town, along the river Piddle to Tolpuddle and further along the coast to the charming Branscombe.

102_0438 Climbing Maiden Castle mov

On another day, we went to Maiden Castle. These pictures and a couple of videos are on my Stone pages.

102_0469 Seaton special tram

Next, on the way from Wareham to Torbay, we stopped at Seaton, famous for its trams. Here you'll find a short video of one setting off.

102_0488 Babbacombe beach, flowers and coast

Finally we arrive in Babbacombe.

102_0494 Oldway House and parterre

While we were there we went to Oldway House (with lovely gardens), which is on the Stately Homes pages.

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Wareham to Torbay 2007