Bristol Airport 1 hr 50
Lulworth Castle Wareham (21 min.) festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle plus 5 miles of jurassic coast. Weymouth Beach (20 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Isle Of Portland (37 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Ringstead Bay (18 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Maiden Castle (21 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Hardys Cottage (17 min.) quaint cottage & birthplace of english author thomas hardy with a visitor centre and a garden. Corfe Castle (25 min.) 1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare with ruins to explore views and a wildlife walk. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (14 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Weymouth Harbour (22 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Nothe Fort (28 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Chesil Beach (31 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Lulworth Cove (22 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Dorset County Museum (16 min.) collections of iron age artifacts from maiden castle local fossils and thomas hardy s effects. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (18 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). |