Bristol Airport 1 hr 51
Weymouth Harbour (16 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Isle Of Portland (22 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Abbotsbury Swannery (19 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (17 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Sandworld (15 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Nothe Fort (17 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Weymouth Beach (14 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Weymouth Bay (15 min.) beach and sailing Durdle Door (42 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Ringstead Bay (31 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Maiden Castle (23 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (16 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Lulworth Cove (43 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Portland Castle (19 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. |