Information about South Coast
Holidays by the sea including Bournemouth and Eastbourne and the Isle of Wight... seaside resorts at their British best!
Home to many of Britain’s best loved and well known seaside resorts including Eastbourne, Bournemouth and Weymouth.
One of the most popular resorts in the South East is Eastbourne. A town that enjoys a glorious location, sheltered by the rolling South Downs and awe-inspiring Beachy Head. You can wander the pretty seafront or Victorian pier to take in the beautiful setting, and discover heritage of the surrounding area during your stay.
Further along the East Sussex coast and into Kent is Folkestone, the ‘gateway to France’. A lovable seaside resort in the idyllic Kent countryside. Within its old quarter, home to a picturesque harbour and cobbled streets lined with inviting pubs, you’ll discover its original fishing village charm. Brighton is the most fashionable of 19th-century seaside resorts, Brighton is still a firm favourite today, with attractions to entertain young and old alike.
The naval city of Portsmouth is becoming Britain’s favourite waterside city with numerous maritime attractions to keep you occupied on your holiday. From historic ships at HM Naval Base, a bustling harbour and the national icon that is the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth and the Solent area is one of the best places in the South East to visit.
Only a short ferry journey away from Portsmouth is the Isle of Wight. Always a popular choice, the magnificent, diamond-shaped Isle of Wight is the ideal location for a relaxing break at any time of year. Although separated by only three miles of water from mainland England, you will feel a million miles away. Take a leisurely stroll and absorb the many sights or simply unwind and enjoy the timeless tranquillity. This stunning island boasts unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions, whether you choose to stay in picturesque Ryde, charming Shanklin or bustling Sandown. Whatever your choice, we are sure you will return to discover more of the isle’s delights.
Holidays in Dorset are concentrated around two principal resorts – Bournemouth and Weymouth. A couple of gems on the south coast, Bournemouth is renowned for its golden beaches, genteel gardens and Victorian pier. Here the traditional seaside attractions blend with the contemporary, to ensure that visitors are spoilt for choice.
Heading down into the South West Dorset and set on a breathtaking Georgian bay, with sandy beaches and crystal clear water, Weymouth is a real favourite! The charming 17th-century harbour is the resort’s heritage heartland, where fishermen can be seen with their catch of the day. Weymouth and Portland are also the sailing and windsurfing locations for the Olympics in London 2012.
With so much to explore in the South East, a holiday with Shearings offers you the chance to see London and the numerous coastal resorts in the region. With our excellent selection of coach holidays to the South East, superb early booking deals and last minute special offers, you are never more than a click away from booking a holiday to Bournemouth, Weymouth, Eastbourne and more from your local joining point with Shearings Holidays.
