Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Upwey (10 min) Lulworth Cove (34 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Chesil Beach (17 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (6 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Abbotsbury Swannery (26 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Sandworld (8 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Portland Castle (17 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Durdle Door (33 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Weymouth Bay (15 min.) beach and sailing Isle Of Portland (21 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Prince Regent Hotel (2 min) Ringstead Bay (22 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (23 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Kings Statue (Stop K4) (5 min) Weymouth Harbour (12 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Marks And Spencer (7 min) Nothe Fort (12 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Sandsfoot Castle (10 min.) cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. |