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Cerne Abbas Giant
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Maiden Castle
Portland Bill
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Full Day Guided Small Group Tour of Central Dorset

By Jurassic Journeys
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $258 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover the wild Portland Bill, Ancient history at Maiden Castle, beautiful subtropical gardens, a working swannery and one of the quaintest English country villages in the south-west. These are small scale tours for 2 to 7 people. You will travel in comfort in our v class no coaches here! Our local tour guides will tell you interesting facts about each location so you can embrace the history and beauty of each destination. This is a full day out with entrance fees included.

Activity location

  • Abbotsbury Swannery
    • New Barn Road,
    • DT3 4JG, Abbotsbury, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Weymouth
    • DT4 7BN, Weymouth, England, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Full Day Guided Small Group Tour of Central Dorset
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
CA $258.01 x 1 AdultCA $258.01
Total
Price is CA $258.01
Until Mon, 10 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to all locations
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall groups, up to 7
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedParking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drink

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Foldable strollers accomodated

Activity itinerary

Abbotsbury Swannery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
First up: Nestled at the very end of The Fleet tidal lagoon is Abbotsbury Swannery OR Subtropical Gardens (Season dependant). They are remnants of the Abbey that used to be located nearby. It is the only managed nesting site of Mute Swans in the world, dating back from the 14th century AD.
Portland Bill Lighthouse
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Isle of Portland is next, explore the area around the Bill with two lighthouses, a stone arch, quarry works and notorious tidal races, a rough and dynamic area that is always changing. We will hopefully take the opportunity to climb the lighthouse and enjoy the view from the top!
Chesil Bank (Chesil Beach)
  • 55m
Next stop is lunch*. If it's not too busy we will be stopping at Billy Winters on Chesil Beach. A stylish little surfers bar on the spit of land between Portland and Weymouth. We'll also take a moment to walk up the beach to enjoy impressive views down The Fleet Lagoon. *Price of lunch not included.
Maiden Castle
  • 45m
Onwards to Maiden Castle, The biggest Iron Age hill fort in the United Kingdom. The whole area surrounding the castle is rife with history, from Romans to the poet Thomas Hardye.
Cerne Abbas Giant
  • 1h 15m
Saving the best until last, we will be visiting the Cerne Giant, and the Nearby village of Cerne Abbas. The giant being a chalk carving of unknown age and origin, whereas the village has to be one of the prettiest in the area, boasting three separate pubs and a magical well.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAbbotsbury Swannery
    • New Barn Road,
    • DT3 4JG, Abbotsbury, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWeymouth
    • DT4 7BN, Weymouth, England, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDorchester South
    • 6 Copper Street
    • DT1 1GH, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBridport bus station
    • DT6 3TP, Bridport, England, United Kingdom

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