Bournemouth & Dorset

Itinerary

Bournemouth Highlights

• Hotel for 3, 4 or 6 nights with breakfast & dinner
• Porterage
• Welcome Tea/coffee (7-day only)
• Hotel entertainment (not nightly)
• Visits to Poole & Swanage (all tours)
• Visit to Weymouth (5- & 7-day tours only)
• Visit to Blandford Forum (7-day tour only)
• En-route stop in Winchester (time permitting)

Beautiful Bournemouth

Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, head south with a pit stop in lovely Winchester, a city steeped in history, England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Continue to the coast to check into your hotel for your 3-, 4-or 6-night stay in Bournemouth. DBB

Day 2 – 3 (4 or 6) - At leisure in Bournemouth with two or three included excursions and leisure time in resort

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Poole & Swanage (all tours)
Start your day in charming Poole, famous for its spectacular natural harbour and rich maritime heritage. Explore the treasures of Poole’s historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the old town where sea captains and pirates once stood and immerse yourself in Poole’s fascinating history.  Then head to the traditional seaside town of Swanage. Located within the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, Swanage evokes memories and nostalgia of seaside holidays of yesteryear. Spend some time in this lovely coastal town, transformed during the Victorian era into a seaside favourite and now a well-established atmospheric resort with an award-winning sandy beach, iconic Victorian pier, interesting shops, fresh clean air and rich heritage. Your driver will transfer you back to Bournemouth later in the afternoon

Weymouth (5- & 7-day tours only)
Popular Weymouth is a grand dame of a resort with a wonderful sandy shore, historic harbour and the unique Nothe Gardens, the town's Victorian sub-tropical garden overlooking the bay. Enjoy views of Portland to the right and Swanage in the distance to the left. Weymouth is one of the UK’s most beautiful seaside resorts and blessed with one of its sunniest and warmest climates - a firm favourite with people of all ages. Take a wander around Weymouth's beautiful historic harbour - a great place to while away the hours and watch all the comings and goings...luxury yachts, fishing trawlers, tall ships and RNLI Lifeboats. There are all sorts of shops to be found in Weymouth's town centre from traditional seaside rock to fashion and books, from small independent retailers to well-known high street names. You may like to visit Sandworld, the all-weather attraction which showcases awe-inspiring creations by some of the world’s leading sand sculptors (not included - entrance in 2026 approx £12.50 pp)

Blandford Forum (7-day tour only)
Located on the banks of the River Stour, Blandford Forum is the most complete small Georgian town in England. Spend the morning in the town with its stunning architecture, charming parish church and wonderful market place (market day is Thursday) surrounded by quaint little shops, boutiques, cafes and pubs. For a local 'tipple' pay a visit to the Hall and Woodhouse Brewery, which have been brewing award winning Badger Beers since 1777. The shop stocks their amusingly named beers including Fursty Ferret and Hopping Hare! There is a Heritage Trail around the town taking in its many historic sites and you may find more information at the Blandford Information Centre. Return to the hotel for time at leisure in Bournemouth this afternoon

OPTIONAL EXCURSION
New Forest Scenic Drive – Lyndhurst & Lymington (5- & 7-day tours only)
Discover the charm and natural beauty of the unique destination of the New Forest which became a national park in 2005. Once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror, it covers an area of 566 square kilometres and is made up of vast tracts of unspoilt woodland, heathland and river valleys. Today deer, ponies and cattle continue to roam free in its ancient heaths and woodland as well as through the quaint traditional villages.  Head to the historic market town of Lymington, with its charming, cobbled streets and old buildings, a great place for a spot of shopping. Its location at the mouth of the Lymington River has resulted in a colourful history of smuggling, shipbuilding, and sailing. Watch fishing boats and yachts coming and going from the Quay. Some free time here before heading back by way of Lyndhurst often referred to as the 'capital' of the New Forest. The Court of Verderers has been held here since medieval times and controls the number of ponies which can graze in the Forest. The New Forest Heritage Centre (free entry) - with museum, gallery, information centre, and shop is well worth a visit. Return to the hotel late afternoon

Return Day - After breakfast and check out and head back to interchange with an interesting stop en-route and onward to your hometowns.

Accommodation

Bournemouth Hotels

Hotel Collingwood, Bournemouth (5-day May tour & 4-day Sept tour)
The boutique style 3* Hotel Collingwood (BW Signature Collection) is on the town's West Cliff,  just a short hop from Bournemouth's beautiful beaches and bustling centre. It is run by a local family and enjoys consistent reviews for its high standards and service levels. There is refurbished restaurant, bright bar / lounge as well as a small secret garden terrace at the back of the hotel. The elegant guestrooms each sport their own distinctive style and feature digital freeview TV, hairdryer, WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. Many have walk-in showers. There is a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and seasonal games room. Spa treatments are available at additional charge. There is a lift


























Marsham Court Hotel - Bournemouth (July 7-day only)
Offering a high-quality accommodation in a wonderful location edging the beautiful Dorset coastline and sparkling sea in Bournemouth. The renovated Marsham Court Hotel is a relaxing full-service 4* hotel and offers a friendly seaside ambiance with stunning views across Bournemouth Bay. The hotel features spacious guestrooms fitted with modern lifestyle amenities, including high speed wireless internet. Please note that all bedrooms and bathrooms differ in shape and size and are furnished accordingly but all have hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee making facilities and TV. There is a lift to all floors plus some ground floor rooms. Some rooms have walk in showers. The outdoor heated pool is open from May to September (08.00 - 20.00) weather permitting

Please note: The hotel is undertaking some substantial renovation and improvement projects during 2026 but works are planned to cause minimum disruption to guests