Bristol Airport 1 hr 46
Ringstead Bay (16 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Nothe Fort (26 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Isle Of Portland (35 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Lulworth Castle Wareham (22 min.) festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle plus 5 miles of jurassic coast. Maiden Castle (17 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Post Office (13 min) Sandworld (16 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Hardys Cottage (13 min.) quaint cottage & birthplace of english author thomas hardy with a visitor centre and a garden. Weymouth Harbour (20 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (12 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Warmwell Leisure Resort (1 min) Dorset County Museum (12 min.) collections of iron age artifacts from maiden castle local fossils and thomas hardy s effects. Empool Close (11 min) Chesil Beach (29 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (17 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Weymouth Beach (18 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Lulworth Cove (23 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. |