Bristol Airport 1 hr 45
Portland Castle (16 min.)
1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Ringstead Bay (20 min)
picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Weymouth College (6 min) Weymouth Harbour (5 min.)
vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Lulworth Cove (32 min.)
this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Nothe Fort (11 min.)
open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Abbotsbury Swannery (25 min.)
sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (4 min.)
family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Greenhill Gardens (6 min) Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (21 min.)
18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Isle Of Portland (20 min.)
beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Weymouth Bay (13 min.)
beach and sailing Maiden Castle (16 min.)
expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Sandworld (11 min.)
unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Chesil Beach (15 min)
steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Upwey (8 min) Durdle Door (31 min.)
this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Westerhall (1 min) | 
