Weymouth, the Jurassic Coast & Swanage Steam Railway

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel.

For our first half-day excursion, we take in some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast. We start in the charming seaside town of Lyme Regis, home to Britain’s most famous palaeontologist, Mary Anning, and the site where she made many of her findings. This ‘Pearl of Dorset’ is nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and features the Cobb, an iconic jetty which starred in the five-time Oscar-nominated movie, The French Lieutenant's Woman. We continue on to the scenic marvel and sand-hued cliffs of West Bay where the popular TV programme Broadchurch was filmed, before concluding our trip in picturesque Abbotsbury, a quaint little village that has one foot placed firmly in the past.

Full Day

Join us on an optional excursion which takes us to the attractive county town of Dorchester, situated on the river Frome, where we have time to browse the stalls of its traditional and charming market. Founded in the 19^th century, the market has been a fixture of Dorchester’s community for generations and welcomes thousands of visitors each year due to its wide range of products from over 200 traders.

Half Day

We start our day in West Lulworth where we enjoy a visit to Lulworth Cove. This unique clam-shaped inlet offers panoramic views and the opportunity to see millions of years of history through the layers of sedimentary rock on display in the Lulworth Crumple. Next is the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle to explore the features of this imposing 12^th-century stronghold including the stone hall, the castle’s oldest feature, built during the reign of William the Conqueror. We finish our day with a ride on the heritage Swanage Steam Railway. Sit back and take in Dorset’s stunning scenery on our journey to the coastal town of Swanage, where we spend some time at leisure.

Full Day

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach for the journey home.