Homes for sale in Melcombe Regis

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Town History

Melcombe Regis - a delightfully rustic town situated on the north shore of Weymouth Harbour that offers a little something for everyone and is extremely popular with people looking for charm and grace by the sea. Historically however, Melcombe Regis has had to go through a lot in terms of tough times to get to the height of popularity that it has got to today. After going through its biggest development in the thirteenth century, Melcombe went through one of its darkest times when it was one of the first points of entry of the Black Death in England in the summer of 1348. Today however, it is now a prosperous coastal town that offers a great place to stay for people wanting to make the most of a day by the sea.

Attractions

Melcombe Regis is a place that has a lot to offer in terms of landscape and natural coastal beauty. However, it also benefits massively from its close relationship to Weymouth and what Weymouth has to offer with regards to attractions. For instance a great attraction that all the family will love is the Weymouth Sea Life Park. It is one of the finest family days out in the area and allows visitors to experience an up close and personal look into the lifestyle of sharks. It emphasises observation and is not only and entertaining and intriguing experience, but is also a day that provides a great educational platform for interested and curious minds. Alternatively, if you want to sample a little bit of the area's history, a trip to one of the most historic attractions that the area has to offer, shouldn't be missed. Portland Castle is only three miles away and is one of the finest coastal fortresses that this country still has left. It has been lovingly looked after and commands a wonderful position overlooking Portland Harbour. It's a great place to visit and gives you a real flavour of the heritage of the place as well as the chance to see a true example of the might that once protected our country.

Things To Do

If you have children to keep happy and entertained it can often be difficult to find a place that will not only be an enjoyable day out but will intrigue and inspire them too. This theory is washed away however in one trip to the nearby Abbotsbury Childrens Farm. It is a great day out for all the family but is a particularly enriched experience for the under eleven's. The facility offers the chance to race toy tractors as well as cuddle and learn about numerous animals. All in all, it is a day that not only makes a real highlight to any child's holiday but also provides something in the way of an educational day out at the farm. For the older crowd however, the local area is also home to many historical and tranquil venues that make the most of the beautiful surroundings including; Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens and the Dorset County Museum.