Bristol Airport 1 hr 45
Nothe Fort (26 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Lulworth Castle Wareham (22 min.) festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle plus 5 miles of jurassic coast. Isle Of Portland (35 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Sandworld (16 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Chesil Beach (28 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Beach (18 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Lulworth Cove (23 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Ringstead Bay (16 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (16 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Abbotsbury Swannery (31 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Weymouth Harbour (20 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (16 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Dorset County Museum (11 min.) collections of iron age artifacts from maiden castle local fossils and thomas hardy s effects. Maiden Castle (15 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. |