Belfast International Airport 1 hr 13
Nothe Fort (9 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Upwey (10 min) Prince Regent Hotel (4 min) Kings Statue (Stop K4) (3 min) Sandworld (11 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (20 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Weymouth Harbour (10 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (5 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Chesil Beach (14 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Lulworth Cove (33 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Bus Garage (4 min) Isle Of Portland (18 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Durdle Door (32 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Weymouth Bay (16 min.) beach and sailing Sandsfoot Castle (7 min.) cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. Abbotsbury Swannery (23 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Portland Castle (14 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Ringstead Bay (21 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. |