If you ever wondered what kinds of species live on the British coast then one monument could be worth seeing while taking a Dorset holiday.
Dorset County Council’s cabinet has agreed a £30,000 grant for a project on the island of Portland which will commemorate the thousands of species that can be found in the area.
The initiative has backing from bodies including the WWF UK, the Royal Society and individuals including co-founder of the Eden Project Tim Smit, who said it could become "Europe’s finest".
Project director Sebastian Brooke thinks more than 100,000 visitors will be drawn to the attraction – some of whom may have found an ideal base at a Dorset holiday cottage – and here at cottages4you we love anything that brings a little education to a trip!
If you plan to take a Dorset holiday before the monument is set to open in 2012, then we think the Eden Project – which strives to promote the damage caused to the natural world because of an over-reliance on resources – could be perfect for those of you who want to learn more about the UK’s nature.
Posted by Andrew Hill, cottages4you
