Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Chesil Beach (15 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Commercial Road (Stop D1) (6 min) Magistrates Court (6 min) Weymouth Bay (8 min.) beach and sailing Isle Of Portland (16 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Durdle Door (37 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (21 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Nothe Fort (10 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Abbotsbury Swannery (24 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Lulworth Cove (38 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Portland Castle (12 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Sandsfoot Castle (5 min.) cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (10 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Sandworld (8 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Weymouth Harbour (6 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Upwey (11 min) Ringstead Bay (26 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Kings Statue (Stop K3) (9 min) |