Charside Camping

Once you’re done with idling by the Char, embark on an intrepid investigation of the Jurassic Coast. Sweet seaside towns like Lyme Regis, 25 minutes’ drive away, are stellar spots to stroll around – this place isn’t called ‘The Pearl of Dorset’ for nothing – or you could head off and hunt for fossils at Charmouth (20 minutes). Golden Cap is another coastal cracker to seek out for cliffside views from the highest point on Britain’s south coast (get set for a good muscle workout if you're climbing it…), while West Bay’s a prime spot for paddling on the beach or launching canoe trips from the harbour (both 20 minutes). Done with the seaside? Switch things up a little with a visit to the rescued beasts of burden at The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth (40 minutes), or stick a little closer to home with a historical trip to the working 17th-century Mangerton Mill (15 minutes).