Bristol Airport 1 hr 36
Dorset County Museum (4 min.) collections of iron age artifacts from maiden castle local fossils and thomas hardy s effects. Brewery Square (3 min) Dorchester South (6 min) Chesil Beach (25 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Isle Of Portland (32 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Abbotsbury Swannery (26 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Trinity Street (Stop C2) (2 min) Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (22 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (21 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (7 min.) family-friendly attraction with antique and life-size teddy bears and a collector s room. South Station (6 min) Nothe Fort (22 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (18 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Maiden Castle (9 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Hardys Cottage (9 min.) quaint cottage & birthplace of english author thomas hardy with a visitor centre and a garden. Lulworth Cove (31 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Ringstead Bay (25 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Weymouth Beach (18 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. |