We had a smashing time in Dorset. I wasn't expecting much but it was as lovely as all the other holidays we've had, in many unexpected ways. First of the photos is from Swanage pier, as recommended by Alix. You have to pay to walk on it but as the sign says "Strolling 40p" it was a pleasure to pay up. The planks on the pier are covered in these lovely plaques. The one above was good, but the one below was better.

Could there be a better epitaph?