Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Turk S Head (2 min) Maiden Castle (20 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Weymouth Beach (11 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Weymouth Bay (12 min.) beach and sailing Sandworld (12 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (13 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Nothe Fort (14 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Weymouth Harbour (12 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Meadow Close (4 min) Durdle Door (39 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Ringstead Bay (28 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Lulworth Cove (39 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (14 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Abbotsbury Swannery (16 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Isle Of Portland (19 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Portland Castle (15 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. |