Bournemouth - Dorset
Welcome to the jewel of Britain’s South Coast, Bournemouth with a vibrant and colourful resort with seven miles of award-winning beaches and panoramic coastline as well as a cosmopolitan town centre. Join us on this holiday to discover the largest resort in Dorset, popular since the mid-19th century, where there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Day 1
We travel to Bournemouth, stopping in Winchester for lunch to be purchased. We arrive at the hotel with time to relax before our evening meal.
DDay 2
This morning, we travel to Weymouth known for its pretty harbour and beautiful golden beaches, recognised as one of the top twenty beaches in Europe. In the afternoon we visit the county town, Dorchester, birthplace of the famous author and poet Thomas Hardy. The town enjoys a rich history dating back as far as the Iron Age, there are many delightful shops and tea rooms to purchase afternoon tea.
B, DDay 3
Today, a free morning in Bournemouth, grab an ice cream, walk along the seafront and explore the Pier. The hotel is a short walk to town. In the afternoon visit the quaint coastal town of Poole, home to Europe’s largest natural harbour which attracts thousands of watersports enthusiasts every year. Poole also has a bustling shopping district with plenty of independent shops to browse and cafes.
B, DDay 4
We travel through the New Forest today and visit Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway. Experience the sights and sounds of a working narrow-gauge steam railway by stepping aboard The Rhododendron Line travelling through the Rock Garden, the new Dragonfly Pond and Summer Lane Gardens. Time to enjoy Exbury Gardens, and purchase lunch before returning to our hotel, via Lyndhurst, a delightful village, known as the heart of the New Forest.
B, DDay 5
After breakfast we head to home area, stopping in Salisbury for an early lunch to be purchased and opportunity to look around Salisbury’s famous cathedral and town centre.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
MARSHAM COURT HOTEL ****
This 4 star hotel boasts amazing sea views and an outdoor heated swimming pool. All bedrooms are warmly furnished and feature flat screen TV’s, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. Please enquire when booking about upgrading your bedroom to a balcony and/or sea view.
PRICE INCLUDES
• 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
• Welcome tea/coffee upon arrival at hotel.
• Evening entertainment on 2 nights in hotel
• Entry to Exbury Gardens and a ride on the Steam railway
• All coach excursions as described
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777
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| Name | Address | Times |
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| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Galloway Pickup | Pickup tba for Galloway | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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