Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Portland Castle (15 min.)
1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Nothe Fort (14 min.)
open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Sandworld (12 min.)
unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Turk S Head (2 min) Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (13 min.)
18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Lulworth Cove (40 min.)
this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (14 min.)
family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Meadow Close (4 min) Upwey (11 min) Weymouth Bay (12 min.)
beach and sailing Maiden Castle (20 min.)
expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Abbotsbury Swannery (17 min.)
sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Weymouth Harbour (13 min.)
vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Isle Of Portland (19 min.)
beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Durdle Door (39 min.)
this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Ringstead Bay (28 min)
picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Weymouth Beach (11 min.)
curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. | 
