Bristol Airport 1 hr 49
Hardys Cottage (15 min.) quaint cottage & birthplace of english author thomas hardy with a visitor centre and a garden. Chesil Beach (31 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Dorset County Museum (14 min.) collections of iron age artifacts from maiden castle local fossils and thomas hardy s effects. Lulworth Cove (25 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Isle Of Portland (37 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Warmwell Leisure Resort (6 min) Sandworld (18 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Lulworth Castle Wareham (24 min.) festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle plus 5 miles of jurassic coast. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (19 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Weymouth Harbour (22 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Weymouth Beach (20 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Maiden Castle (19 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Nothe Fort (28 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (14 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Ringstead Bay (18 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. |