Bristol Airport 1 hr 50
Lulworth Cove (25 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Bowleaze Cove (10 min.) beach Chesil Beach (24 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Bay (10 min.) beach and sailing Sandworld (11 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Ringstead Bay (13 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Weymouth Harbour (15 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Weymouth Beach (13 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Nothe Fort (21 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Portland Castle (27 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (12 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (18 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Isle Of Portland (30 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Lulworth Castle Wareham (24 min.) festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle plus 5 miles of jurassic coast. |