Bristol Airport 1 hr 46
Seven Acres (13 min) The Spice Ship (9 min) Abbotsbury Swannery (28 min.) sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Maiden Castle (16 min.) expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century bc plus views & paths. Bowleaze Cove (6 min.) beach Weymouth Bay (6 min.) beach and sailing Plough Cottages (13 min) Isle Of Portland (26 min.) beyond its cafes & pubs this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the channel. Weymouth Beach (9 min.) curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Lulworth Cove (25 min.) this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Ringstead Bay (13 min) picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Sandworld (7 min.) unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Weymouth (9 min) Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (18 min.) visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (7 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Chesil Beach (20 min) steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Harbour (11 min.) vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Nothe Fort (17 min.) open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. |