Explore the coastal area around Weymouth
A fine sandy beach and a lively harbour are in a resort sheltered by Portland Bill. A lot of redevelopment has taken place in recent times, and Weymouth is again becoming as popular as it was in the Regency period, as is the surrounding area where we will be visiting Corfe Castle and Swanage, Dorchester and other parts of Dorset.
Monday 11th July 2022 - 5 days - £365.00 per person
Single supplement NIL
Insurance inc. IPT £35.00 per person
Your holiday includes:
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Excursions as described
Monday
South-westwards by way of Salisbury and Blandford Forum to Dorset, arriving Weymouth for 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast.
DTuesday
Morning drive to Sherborne, a beautiful town full of medieval buildings, an Abbey and two castles. Then we make for Shaftesbury, the ancient hilltop town best known for Gold Hill and the ‘Hovis’ adverts. Back during the afternoon.
B, DWednesday
A morning in Weymouth and an afternoon spent in Dorchester. It has many associations with Thomas Hardy, many original manuscripts of his work are to be found in the County Museum. There is also an interesting military museum
B, DThursday
We take a trip along the Dorset coast. From Lulworth Cove we cross the Purbeck Hills, pass Corfe Castle and spend some time in Swanage, a Victorian family resort. When it is running, you may like to consider doing part of the journey on the restored Swanage Railway.
B, DFriday
Part of the route this morning is in the New Forest, then we have a stop in Winchester before arriving home
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
LEAM HOTEL *** http://www.leamhotelweymouth.co.uk/. The Leam Hotel has a splendid position on Weymouths seafront and the towns other attractions shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and harbour are just a short walk away. It is a late-Victorian hotel with comfortable lounge and bar.
Free wi-fi, ensuite facilities, TV in room, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone in room, Hair dryer, Restaurant, Bar, Lift
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Ashingdon Golden Cross | Golden Cross, By Fox (Welcome Homes) | |
Barking, North St | North Street, Barking,outside St Margaret's Church | |
Barkingside | Barkingside, Fulwell Cross, by Swimming Baths | |
Basildon | Southernhay, long layby opposite Bus Station | |
Billericay Sun Corner | Sun Corner, Laindon Road, Billericay | |
Brentwood | Brentwood High St, by Dairyman (Argos) | |
Canvey Island - Canute | King Canute PH, Canvey Island | |
Canvey Island - Haystack | Long Road, Canvey Island, Haystack | |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop | |
Chandos Garage Hockley | Chandos Garage Hockley | |
Cricketers Westcliff | Cricketers Bus Stop, Southend on Sea | |
Dagenham Wood Lane | Wood Lane, Dagenham, Opp Morrisons | |
Eastwood - Kent Elms | Kent Elms Corner, Eastwood, Rayleigh Road | |
Eastwood - Rochford Cnr | Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Rochford Corner | |
Eastwood Jones Corner | Eastwood, Rayleigh Road, Jones Corner Bus Stop by Brookside Tavern | |
Grays Oak PH | Oak PH, Socketts Heath, Grays | |
Hadleigh - Vic House Cnr | Vic House Corner, Kiln Road, Hadleigh | |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | |
Harold Wood | Harold Wood, Bus Stops, Harold Wood Station | |
Hockley Spa | Spa Road Bus Stop, Hockley | |
Hopes Green, S Benfleet | High Road, S Benfleet, by Benfleet Tvl opp Shell G | |
Hornchurch | North Street, Hornchurch, Fire Station | |
Ilford | Clements Road, Ilford, by Travelodge IG1 !BA | |
Kents Hill Lights | Kents Hill Lights Bus Stop, London Road, Benfleet | |
Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) | Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) - Thundersley | |
Leigh on Sea - Elms | Elms PH, London Road, Leigh on Sea | |
Leigh on Sea - Thames Dr | Thames Drive, Leigh on Sea | |
M25 Thurrock Services | M25 Thurrock Services Coach Park | |
North Shoebury Road | Bus Stop , outside Asda (St Marys) North Shoebury Road, Shoeburyness | |
Pitsea | Old Gala Bingo, Pitsea SS13 3AH | |
Rayleigh Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh, opp Rayleigh Lanes | |
Rochford Station Bus Stop | Rochford Station Bus Stop, Bradley Way | |
Romford | St Edwards Way, Romford, Bus Stop 'H' | |
Shenfield | Shenfield Station | |
Shoeburyness - Kathryn Ct | The Cambridge.(Kathryn Ct.), Shoeburyness | |
South Benfleet Clare Rd | Tarpots Coach Stop (opp Clare Road), Sth Benfleet | |
South Benfleet St Marys | St Mary's Church, Layby, South Benfleet | |
Southchurch Tyrrel Drive | Southchurch Road - Tyrrel Drive (Swintons) | |
Southchurch White Horse | White Horse Bus Stop, Southchurch | |
Southend Airport | Bus Stop, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent | |
Southend Queensway | Bus Layby, Rear of Sainsburys, Southend | |
Stanford le Hope Rookery | Rookery Corner, Stanford le Hope (St Cleres Hall G | |
TBA | TBA | |
Thorpe Bay Station | Station, Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay | |
Upminster | Station Approach, Upminster | |
Vange Barge | Vange Barge Bus Stop, High Road, Pitsea | |
Wakering Crouchmans | Wakering High St/ Crouchmans Avenue | |
West Leigh Schools | West Leigh Schools, London Rd, Leigh on Sea | |
Westcliff on Sea Bell PH | Bell PH, Rochford Road Bus Stop | |
Westcliff on Sea Palace | Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea | |
Wickford Halls Corner | Halls Corner, opp Police Station, Wickford |
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