24 Jul 2025
by Sarah Holloway

Coastal havens

An historic port

A rare opportunity to tour different parts of this historic port. Discover the history behind the coastal defences and follow in the footsteps of promenading Victorian tourists.

Portland Port (Dorset)

Story of the sands

Dig deeper into the sands of time with this special exhibition about a unique place.

The fishing quarter

Join knowledgeable guides for a potted history of this historic landing place and what makes the area's fishing unique.

The Stade (East Sussex)

On watch

Meet the people keeping an eye on our shorelines with these three events:

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Our inland waterways

Done with the beach? Then head inland to explore our rivers and canals!

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Step aboard!

Three beautiful boats you can board this September:

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Nuts and bolts

You've walked the shoreline, boarded a boat (or a barge!), now it's time to discover more about the mechanics behind our watery heritage!

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PLEASE NOTE - These events were accurate at the time of publication but details are subject to change. Check the individual entries for more - including any booking details needed.


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