Bristol Airport 1 hr 47
Nothe Fort (18 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Weymouth Bay (5 min.) beach and sailing Sandworld (6 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Kings Statue (Stop K3) (3 min) Sea Life Centre Weymouth (7 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Weymouth Harbour (9 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Ringstead Bay (24 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Kings Statue (Stop K1) (3 min) Portland Castle (14 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Lulworth Cove (35 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (20 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Isle Of Portland (18 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Chesil Beach (14 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Kings Statue (Stop K4) (3 min) Abbotsbury Swannery (23 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Upwey (10 min) Durdle Door (35 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Sandsfoot Castle (7 min.) cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. |