Dorset

Contemporary artist Bridget Lansley applied her love of colour and composition to transform a run-down clapboard house on the Isle of Wight into a stunning seaside home

Whether you’re exploring The Lanes, that maze of narrow streets in the oldest part of town, fishing for something good on the seafront or just need a cooling beer, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.

Walking along the clifftops, the thought occurred that there are few sights more evocative than the chalk cliffs and stacks of Old Harry Rocks – the creamy white cliffs bordered by light green downlan

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Setting foot on an island always feels like adventure, but walking all the way round takes it to a whole new level. And in some places all you need is one day.

From guided walks around Babbacombe Bay to sipping rosé on a sunny terrace, this inn on the beach has it all, says Sue Wilkins