Wonderful Weymouth 5 Days - Russell Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5165M
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 - Full Day - Dorchester, Bridport & Abbotsbury
Dorchester was Thomas Hardy’s home and his “Casterbridge”. The County Museum (entry fees apply) has a reconstruction of his study./nBridport's wide streets were once filled with rope and twine being twisted in great lengths. The restored old town hall is free to look around./nIn Abbotsbury village are many thatched cottages, a Tithe Barn museum and a church whose pulpit was damaged by gunfire in the Civil War./n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Full Day - Poole & Bournemouth
The Georgian port of Poole has the second largest natural harbour in the world and provides an incredible range of maritime activities./nRedeveloped Poole Quay hosts the local museum, a pottery, a variety of pubs and restaurants, and the RNLI museum (fees may apply)./nThe visitor centre provides details of a one-hour walking tour of the Old Town, known as the Cockle Trail./nBournemouth sits on spectacular cliffs looking down upon miles of golden sand. "Chines" in the cliffs lead to the gardens and shore./nRussell-Cotes Gallery & Museum houses many important art works and a collection of Japanese antiques (entry fees apply)./nAs befits a traditional resort, there is a pier and an aquarium (entry fees apply). Bournemouth is also renowned for its varety of shops./n
Day 5 - Return Travel
Russell Hotel
The Russell Hotel is situated on the glorious seafront Esplanade of Weymouth and has a deserved reputation for a warm welcome and great hospitality with commanding views of Weymouth Bay. Bedrooms are comfortable with TV, shower and WC. Adults only.