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Bournemouth, Dorchester & the New Forest - Special

SPECIAL OFFER! Fully Escorted!

Discover the beauty of Dorset in autumn, from elegant Bournemouth and historic Winchester to charming Dorchester, the colourful New Forest and picturesque Georgian Alresford.

Durley Dean Hotel, Bournemouth ****

A 4-star historic Victorian townhouse hotel situated close to the beaches of Bournemouth, offering bright and modern rooms which help to make you feel right at home. Bedrooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and a hair dryer.

Please Note: There are 6 steps to enter the hotel and it does not have fully accessible rooms. This hotel also operates in a cashless environment.

Price Includes

4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Coach excursions as described
Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.

Day 1

Travel to Bournemouth, stopping in historic Winchester, once England’s ancient capital, with its magnificent cathedral, medieval streets and charming shops.

Day 2

Enjoy a day at leisure in elegant Bournemouth, exploring its beautiful gardens, shops, cafés, pier and lively seafront.

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Day 3

Visit Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, with its historic buildings, independent shops and links to Thomas Hardy.

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Day 4

Enjoy a scenic tour of the New Forest, spectacular in its autumn colours, with ancient woodland and free-roaming ponies.

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Day 5

Journey home via Alresford, a beautiful Georgian town known for its colourful streets, independent shops and watercress heritage.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Bournemouth, Dorchester & the New Forest Coach Holiday

Discover the beautiful south of England on our 5-day Bournemouth, Dorchester and New Forest coach holiday, combining a relaxing stay on the Dorset coast with historic towns, spectacular autumn scenery and carefully planned excursions.

Staying for four nights at the 4-star Durley Dean Hotel in Bournemouth, enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast throughout your stay, comfortable coach travel and the services of a Kirbys Tour Manager. With visits to Winchester, Dorchester, the New Forest and Alresford included, there is plenty to discover while still enjoying a full day at leisure in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Coach Holiday

Our base for this autumn break is the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth, renowned for its sandy beaches, attractive gardens and lively seafront. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore at your own pace, perhaps taking a stroll through the Lower Gardens, browsing the shops, visiting Bournemouth Pier or simply finding a favourite café and watching the world go by.

Visit Historic Winchester

On our outward journey, we make a stop in Winchester, once the ancient capital of England. This fascinating cathedral city is filled with history, from the magnificent Winchester Cathedral to its medieval streets and historic buildings. There is also a tempting selection of independent shops, cafés and restaurants to discover before we continue to Bournemouth.

Discover Dorchester

During our holiday we visit Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset. Closely associated with celebrated author Thomas Hardy, the town combines fascinating heritage with independent shops, museums and attractive streets. Enjoy time to explore and discover more about this characterful Dorset town.

Autumn in the New Forest

One of the highlights of our Bournemouth holiday is a scenic coach tour through the New Forest. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit, when the ancient woodland takes on rich seasonal colours. Look out for the famous free-roaming New Forest ponies as we travel through this beautiful National Park and enjoy its picturesque villages and countryside.

Georgian Alresford

Our journey home includes a visit to Alresford, an attractive Georgian town in Hampshire. Known for its colourful streets, independent shops and famous watercress heritage, Alresford makes a delightful final stop before we continue our journey home.

Durley Dean Hotel, Bournemouth

We stay for four nights at the 4-star Durley Dean Hotel in Bournemouth, with dinner, bed and breakfast included. The hotel provides a comfortable base from which to enjoy Bournemouth and our included excursions around Dorset, Hampshire and the New Forest.

What's Included?

Your Bournemouth, Dorchester and New Forest coach holiday includes:

4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
Coach travel throughout
Excursion to Dorchester
Scenic tour of the New Forest
Visits to Winchester and Alresford
Day at leisure in Bournemouth
Fully escorted by a Kirbys Tour Manager

With historic cities, beautiful Dorset countryside, the autumn colours of the New Forest and time beside the sea, this 5-day Bournemouth coach holiday offers a wonderful way to enjoy the south of England without the worry of driving or planning the journey.

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch	Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Princess Rd, Rayleigh	Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot)	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh High Street	Rayleigh High Street, Bus Stop by Kings Fish&Chips	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Rochford Market Square	West Street, Rochford Market Square	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Southchurch Library	Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd	Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View