Included Excursion
New Forest (Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst & Lymington) (half day)
Sit back and relax as we enjoy a scenic drive through the New Forest. England’s smallest National Park is famous for its tranquil ambience and free-roaming ponies. We visit the forest’s capital of Lyndhurst, the pretty village of Brockenhurst with its old-world charm and the coastal town of Lymington, renowned for its cobbled streets and attractive quayside.
Included Excursion
Dorchester (half day)
We make our way to the charming county town of Dorchester. Idyllically located on the banks of the River Frome and framed against the glorious backdrop of the South Downs, this vibrant market town is steeped in history. Discover relics of Dorchester’s Roman past in the County Museum and Roman Town House or head to the award-winning Dinosaur Museum to find out more about the history of the area. There are also plenty of quaint cafés and restaurants dotted around the town, for some time to relax.
Included Excursion
Poole Harbour Cruise & Swanage (full day)
We head to Poole, a bustling resort with a lively quayside, stunning natural harbour, some of the finest beaches in England and the historic Old Town - evidence of its medieval past. After some free time here, we enjoy a harbour cruise over to the resort of Swanage with its seaside attractions, sandy beach, promenade, Victorian pier and colourful beach huts. On our return journey, we make a stop at Corfe Castle Village for a chance to explore.
Optional Excursion
Weymouth (£15pp) (full day)
For our optional excursion, we wander down the memory lane of seaside resorts with a visit to Weymouth, crowned with a bustling harbour and fine Georgian seafront. The resort boasts a long sandy beach peppered with candy-stripe kiosks, plus fantastic views across the bay taking in the World Heritage Jurassic coastline.