Bristol Airport 1 hr 46
Lodmoor Hill (4 min) Weymouth College (9 min) Sea Life Centre Weymouth (6 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Sandworld (14 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Durdle Door (33 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Greenhill Gardens (11 min) Abbotsbury Swannery (26 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Maiden Castle (17 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Weymouth Harbour (6 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Chesil Beach (16 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Nothe Fort (12 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (22 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Upwey (9 min) Ringstead Bay (22 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Lulworth Cove (34 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Portland Castle (18 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Weymouth Bay (16 min.) beach and sailing Isle Of Portland (21 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. |