Weymouth & Picturesque Dorset 7 Days - Royal Hotel
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF162
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Weymouth is one of Britain's oldest seaside resorts, made popular by George III whose statue stands on the promenade. It has just about everything one could ask for in a seaside town: a lovely curving bay with soft sands, a fascinating harbour with interesting old pubs and cottages, the remains of a Tudor castle, some engaging architecture, a wide variety of shops and plenty to entertain both day and night. Add to this a bird reserve which is almost in the centre of town, a museum, an indoor swimming pool and lots of boat trips and you are sure to have an absorbing holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Jurassic Coast - Bridport & West Bay
We follow the beautiful Jurassic Coast to reach the harbour village of West Bay and Bridport, a thriving market town with a fantastic antiques quarter and rich rope-making heritage./n
Day 3 - Blandford Forum & Dorchester
Blandford Forum is the most complete, small Georgian town in England. Stunning architecture, a charming parish church and a wonderful market place make this town a delight to explore. The Hall & Woodhouse Brewery sells the famous Badger Beer, the Blandford Museum tells of the town's rebirth after the 'Great Fire' and a host of independent shops and charming cafes are just waiting to be explored. After some free time here we make our way to Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. The birthplace of author and poet Thomas Hardy, the town enjoys a rich history which dates back as far as the Iron Age./n
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day 5 - Day at Leisure
Day 6 - Full Day Swanage & Poole
We travel through the beautiful countryside of the Isle of Purbeck, beneath the ruins of Corfe Castle to reach the seaside town of Swanage. Renowned for its beautiful beaches, Swanage has a rich history and a variety of attractions and activities to enjoy. We also visit Poole – famous for its deep water harbour and historic waterfront. The large island that lies in the bay is Brownsea Island, the birthplace of scouting./n
Day 7 - Return Travel
The Royal Hotel
The elegant, Grade II listed Royal Hotel is right
on Weymouth seafront placing you at the
heart of the classic seaside resort. The Royal
Hotel is an impressive building of intricate
architecture built in the ‘Free Renaissance’
style and boasts fantastic views over the
beach and bay. Only a short stroll to the
shops, seaside attractions and the famously
beautiful harbour and marina, the location
could not be better for exploring all that
Weymouth has to offer.