Bristol Airport 1 hr 46
Durdle Door (35 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Abbotsbury Swannery (22 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (19 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Weymouth Harbour (12 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Upwey (9 min) Holland Road (1 min) Chesil Beach (13 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Sandsfoot Castle (6 min.) cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. Isle Of Portland (17 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Magistrates Court (8 min) Nothe Fort (8 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Ringstead Bay (24 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Sandworld (6 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Portland Castle (13 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (8 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Weymouth Bay (6 min.) beach and sailing Kings Statue (Stop K3) (9 min) Lulworth Cove (36 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. |