Bournemouth and the Jurassic Coast

This Bournemouth tour combines visits to Bournemouth, Dorchester, Blandford Forum, Swanage, the villages of Corfe and Wareham. All of this, in addition to a boat cruise along the Jurassic Coast and a ride on the Swanage Railway! In Bournemouth, we enjoy a boat cruise along the world famous Jurassic Coast to view Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay, before exploring the pretty town and its sandy beaches. Enjoy the delights of Dorset and wander through the beautiful market town of Dorchester. Ride on the Swanage Railway and discover the lively seaside resort before returning to Bournemouth via the picturesque market town of Wareham.

Price includes:

4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Jurassic Coast Cruise
Entrance to Athelhampton House
Single Journey on the Swanage Railway
Luxury Coach travel and services of an experienced tour driver

Mon 1st Sep 2025

Today we travel south to our hotel in Bournemouth. On arrival at your hotel late afternoon you will have ample time to settle in before enjoying dinner.

Tue 2nd Sep 2025

This morning we enjoy a relaxing boat cruise from Bournemouth along part of the world famous Jurassic Coast. During the journey you’ll see the famous Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay, as well as Brownsea Island with its castle and waterside village. Returning to Bournemouth, there’s free time to explore the town, the pier, the gardens and the seven miles of sandy beaches.

Wed 3rd Sep 2025

We head off into the Dorset countryside this morning, driving through Blandford Forum, the most complete, small Georgian town in England, rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1731. We arrive in the county town of Dorchester, a beautiful market town steeped in history and culture. In the afternoon we visit Athelhampton House, a 15th century manor house with stunning interiors and Grade I listed gardens.

Thu 4th Sep 2025

Today we travel to the Isle of Purbeck to join our steam-hauled train for a ride on the Swanage Railway. The seaside resort of Swanage is a popular holiday destination, retaining much of its original character. There’s also time to visit the delightful village of Corfe. Returning to Bournemouth we stop in Wareham, a picturesque market town where you can walk the Saxon walls and see the historic quay.

Fri 5th Sep 2025

Saying farewell to your hosts this morning start your homeward journey with various comfort stops enroute.

Monday 1^st September 2025

5 Days

Suncliff Hotel Bournemouth ***

Located on the seafront overlooking Bournemouth Bay in the prestigious East Cliff neighbourhood of town, The Suncliff Hotel is a five-minute walk from seven miles of sandy beach. With comfortable bedrooms, excellent dining options and indoor leisure facilities including a heated swimming pool, they have everything you need for a relaxing holiday by the sea.

Accessibility:

· Lift access to all floors

· Walk-in showers available

· Fully disabled accessible room available upon request

Price per twin/double: £587

Price per single: £697 *

*No single supplement for the first 6 single rooms sold

Non-Refundable Deposit £100 payable on acceptance of booking.

Balance payable 8 weeks before departure.

All sums quoted include taxes where applicable.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aspatria 1	Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg	Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street	In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2	Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cleator Moor Square	Cleator Moor Square, Cleator Moor CA25 5AP
Cockermouth, Aldi	Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont	Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station	Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse	Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick	Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street	B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith	Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby	Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven	Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton	Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot	Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington	Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park) Workington CA14 3AB