Sunset Hole (East Enterance)

The East Entrance to Sunset Hole is tucked away on the Dorset coast near The Grove, and it's one of those spots that rewards a bit of detective work to find. This sea cave opens up dramatically once you're through the narrow entrance - the interior space is proper atmospheric, with water pooling on the floor and light filtering in just enough to see the pale walls around you.

It's a short visit rather than a full afternoon outing. Most people spend twenty minutes to half an hour inside, taking photos and poking around the rockpools if the tide's out. The name comes from the way the setting sun hits the cave mouth, which sounds romantic but honestly depends on cloud cover and which time of year you go - don't expect magic every visit.

Families with reasonably capable kids will enjoy it; the cave itself is safe enough, though you'll need to watch your footing on damp rocks. Adults who like coastal geology and a bit of solitude tend to get more from it than those after a structured experience. There's no admission fee or facilities that we can find - just turn up.

The real value is combining this with Chesil Beach Lodge Park nearby, which gives you somewhere comfortable to base yourself for exploring this stretch of Dorset coastline. Go when the tide's low if you can, and bring a torch if you're visiting outside summer months. It's worth the detour if you're in the area, though not worth planning a whole trip around.