Weymouth, Subtropical Abbotsbury and Dorset Charms

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Weymouth for a seven-night stay.

Enjoy a day to relax in delightful Weymouth or join our optional excursion to Blandford Forum, the most complete, small Georgian town in England.

Surrounding the attractive market place is a variety of independent shops and boutiques, cafés, restaurants and pubs. For a local 'tipple', pay a visit to the Hall and Woodhouse Brewery and shop where you can buy bottles of famous Badger Beer. There are also a number of indoor and outdoor markets in the town throughout the week.

We call at Dorchester, Dorset’s county town and the birthplace of Thomas Hardy.

After some free time we continue to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens – a splendid garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. The Sunken Garden and nature trail are worth exploring, alternatively enjoy a cup of tea in the colonial style teahouse.

Today we explore the Jurassic Coast. We visit Bridport and West Bay; renowned for fossil hunting and the famous sandstone East Cliff that exposes 185 million years of history.

We continue to Lyme Regis, a pretty seaside resort that offers breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches and a fascinating history.

Day at leisure to explore Weymouth at your own pace. A small harbour town in the 12th century, Weymouth is now a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery and an historic fishing harbour.

Custom House Quay is on the Melcombe Regis side of the river estuary and the Old Harbour is on the Weymouth side. The two harbours often opposed each other, but were officially united in the reign of Elizabeth I by a bridge built in 1597. The present bridge dates from 1930, and raises every two hours to allow ships to pass through.

Enjoy another day in seaside Weymouth today, or alternatively join our optional excursion to Poole, a bustling resort and known for being the home of Europe’s largest natural harbour.

We continue on to visit the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth. This stylish resort offers everything you would expect from a British seaside holiday town, including a Victorian Pier, golden beaches and beautiful gardens.

A scenic journey awaits today as we pass through the quaint village of Corfe Castle to visit the seaside town of Swanage.

We return to Weymouth via a stop at beautiful Lulworth Cove. Tiny Main Road leads through the charming village to the panoramic view of the cove. A pebbled beach and crystal-clear waters make this one of the most popular spots on the Dorset Coast.

Return home.