Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Portland Bill Lighthouse (25 min)
1906 lighthouse & keepers' quarters, now a visitor centre with maritime history exhibits. Sandworld (10 min)
Unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations, plus a coffee shop. Nothe Fort (9 min)
Open museum in a Victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels, plus film and diorama displays. Ringstead Bay (23 min)
Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Weymouth Beach (8 min)
Curving, sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by King George III. Chesil Beach (14 min)
Steep shingle beach, popular with anglers & walkers, with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Harbour (12 min)
Vibrant boating marina with shower facilities, a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Abbotsbury Swannery (24 min)
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze. Bowleaze Cove (8 min)
Popular swimming spot with a cliff walk along a coastline known for ancient ruins & rock formations. Weymouth Bay (16 min)
Waterway known for its reliable sailing conditions, plus birdwatching, beaches & yachting trips. Lulworth Cove (32 min)
This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Portland Castle (15 min)
1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views, a Tudor kitchen, a heritage garden and tea rooms. Isle of Portland (18 min)
Beyond its cafes & pubs, this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the Channel. Durdle Door (31 min)
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (7 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). | 
