Bristol Airport 1 hr 57
Ringstead Bay (24 min) Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Worbarrow Bay (10 min) Curved Jurassic bay in an army range marked by a headland, cliffs & ridge accessed by coastal path. Nothe Fort (35 min) Open museum in a Victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels, plus film and diorama displays. SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (25 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Weymouth Harbour (29 min) Vibrant boating marina with shower facilities, a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Portland Bill Lighthouse (51 min) 1906 lighthouse & keepers' quarters, now a visitor centre with maritime history exhibits. Weymouth Beach (27 min) Curving, sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by King George III. Isle of Portland (44 min) Beyond its cafes & pubs, this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the Channel. Kimmeridge Bay (27 min) Conservation area featuring rock pools, a snorkelling trail, a visitor centre/aquarium and surfing. Corfe Castle (23 min) 1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Durdle Door (15 min) This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. Isle of Purbeck (32 min) Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Lulworth Castle Wareham (11 min) Festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle, plus 5 miles of Jurassic coast. Lulworth Cove (7 min) This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (15 min) Visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. |