| a 6-minute walk from weymouth beach, this laid-back pub with rooms is 3 minutes' walk from the train station and 2 miles from the tunnels and museum of nothe fort. breakfast is available. the 9 simply furnished rooms offer smart tvs and en suite, shower-only bathrooms. . there's also live music on weekends. the pub features a cosy lounge with a fireplace, as well as a lively bar, a restaurant and a terrace. some also have sitting areas with sofas
Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Portland Castle (16 min)
1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views, a Tudor kitchen, a heritage garden and tea rooms. Chesil Beach (15 min)
Steep shingle beach, popular with anglers & walkers, with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Lulworth Cove (35 min)
This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Ringstead Bay (26 min)
Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Abbotsbury Swannery (24 min)
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze. Weymouth Bay (19 min)
Waterway known for its reliable sailing conditions, plus birdwatching, beaches & yachting trips. Isle of Portland (19 min)
Beyond its cafes & pubs, this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the Channel. Portland Bill Lighthouse (25 min)
1906 lighthouse & keepers' quarters, now a visitor centre with maritime history exhibits. Weymouth Harbour (10 min)
Vibrant boating marina with shower facilities, a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Weymouth Beach (6 min)
Curving, sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by King George III. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (21 min)
18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (9 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Nothe Fort (9 min)
Open museum in a Victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels, plus film and diorama displays. Durdle Door (34 min)
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. Sandworld (9 min)
Unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations, plus a coffee shop. | 
