Bristol Airport 1 hr 49
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (21 min.) 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Upwey (11 min) Weymouth Bay (6 min.) beach and sailing Sea Life Centre Weymouth (9 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Portland Castle (12 min.) 1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Commercial Road (Stop D1) (5 min) Sandworld (7 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Weymouth Harbour (3 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Abbotsbury Swannery (24 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Ringstead Bay (25 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Lulworth Cove (37 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Nothe Fort (13 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Chesil Beach (15 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Kings Statue (Stop K3) (6 min) Magistrates Court (7 min) Isle Of Portland (16 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Sandsfoot Castle (5 min.) cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. Durdle Door (36 min.) this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. |