Turkey & Tinsel in Weymouth

Local departure by coach, then on to Weymouth and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival to get us into the spirit of the season.

Today we visit Salisbury, whose history dates back to the nearby Iron Age fort and retains much of its historic past with timbered buildings and weekly market every Tuesday and Saturday. The town is most famous for its cathedral, the tallest medieval structure in the world.

At this time of year, authentic German-style wooden chalets pop up in Salisbury’s Market Place, home to traders from across the country selling the traditional festive foods and hand-crafted gifts.

We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.

Relax in Weymouth, or join our optional excursion to Poole. A resort for all seasons, Poole is a bustling resort and known for being the home of Europe’s largest natural harbour. Stroll along the historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the old town, or sit back and relax in one of the many cafés and bars and watch the fishing boats and luxury yachts leave the harbour.

This morning we visit Dorchester, the county town of Dorset and a historic market town. Fans of the acclaimed poet and writer Thomas Hardy will be aware of the town’s connection, with is featuring as ‘Casterbridge’ in many of his works, and with Hardy’s birthplace located on the outskirts of Dorchester in Higher Bockhampton. Shoppers may prefer to browse the central pedestrianised area with its arcades of shops, whilst history-lovers may prefer a visit to the Dorset County Museum or the Keep Military Museum. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.

We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.