29 days in Dorset Itinerary
29 days in Dorset Itinerary
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29 days in Dorset Itinerary
Start: Murcia
+2
Drive + Fly + Drive:
6h 45min
1
Christchurch
— 5 nights
train:
30min
2
Poole
— 4 nights
Drive:
30min
3
Swanage, Isle of Purbeck
— 3 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
4
Lyme Regis
— 5 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
5
Gillingham
— 8 nights
Drive:
3h 15min
6
Isle of Portland
— 3 nights
+2
Drive + Fly + Drive:
7h 30min
End: Murcia
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5
nights
Christchurch
5
nights
Christchurch is a borough and town on the south coast of England. Get out of town with these interesting Christchurch side-trips: Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta (in Salisbury), Stonehenge (in Amesbury) and Beaulieu National Motor Museum (in Beaulieu). Pack the 18th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Paultons Park. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bournemouth Beach, don't miss a visit to Winchester Cathedral, sample the tasty concoctions at Ringwood Brewery, and steep yourself in history at HMS Warrior 1860.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Christchurch journey website .
Murcia, Spain to Christchurch is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Murcia in March, expect Christchurch to be slightly colder, temps between 13°C and 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Poole.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Christchurch journey website .
Murcia, Spain to Christchurch is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Murcia in March, expect Christchurch to be slightly colder, temps between 13°C and 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Poole.
Things to do in Christchurch
Side Trips
Portsmouth, Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Hawk Conservancy Trust, Paultons Park, Room Escape Games
Highlights from your plan
Room Escape Games
10:30am, Sun Mar 17
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Stonehenge
12:00pm, Sat Mar 16
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Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
10:30am, Sat Mar 16
4
nights
Poole
4
nights
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Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Poole: Christchurch Priory Church (in Christchurch) and Lulworth Cove (in West Lulworth). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Monkey World, learn about all things military at The Tank Museum, admire the natural beauty at Compton Acres, and get from here to there with Brownsea Island Ferries.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Poole trip itinerary planning website .
Poole is very close to Christchurch. In March, daily temperatures in Poole can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Swanage.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Poole trip itinerary planning website .
Poole is very close to Christchurch. In March, daily temperatures in Poole can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Swanage.
Things to do in Poole
Side Trips
Wareham, Jurassic Coast, Christchurch Priory Church, Lulworth Cove, Corfe Castle
Highlights from your plan
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Monkey World
3:00pm, Fri Mar 22
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Brownsea Island
3:30pm, Thu Mar 21
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Sandbanks Beach
10:00am, Sat Mar 23
3
nights
Swanage, Isle of Purbeck
3
nights
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Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. Step out of Swanage to go to West Lulworth and see Lulworth Cove, which is approximately 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Corfe Castle, stop by StoneWorks Gallery, go for a walk through St Aldhelms Head - South West Coast Path walk, and identify plant and animal life at Durlston Country Park.
For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Swanage trip maker app .
Swanage is just a short distance from Poole. In March, daytime highs in Swanage are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lyme Regis.
For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Swanage trip maker app .
Swanage is just a short distance from Poole. In March, daytime highs in Swanage are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lyme Regis.
Things to do in Swanage
Side Trips
Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove
Highlights from your plan
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Fore/Adventure
12:00pm, Mon Mar 25
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Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry
10:00am, Mon Mar 25
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Durlston Country Park
3:30pm, Mon Mar 25
5
nights
Lyme Regis
5
nights
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Lyme Regis is a coastal town in West Dorset, England, situated 25mi west of Dorchester and 25mi east of Exeter. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lyme Regis: Yarak Bird of Prey (in Cullompton), Brixham Harbour (in Brixham) and Exeter (Exeter Cathedral, St. Nicholas Priory, & more). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at The Donkey Sanctuary, stroll through Exmouth Beach, kick back and relax at Teignmouth Town Beach, and contemplate the long history of Dunster Castle.
To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lyme Regis tour itinerary planner .
Traveling by car from Swanage to Lyme Regis takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Lyme Regis are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Gillingham.
To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lyme Regis tour itinerary planner .
Traveling by car from Swanage to Lyme Regis takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Lyme Regis are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Gillingham.
Things to do in Lyme Regis
Side Trips
Exeter, Dunster Castle, Teignmouth Town Beach, Brixham Harbour, The Donkey Sanctuary
Highlights from your plan
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Yarak Bird of Prey
10:30am, Thu Mar 28
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Exeter Cathedral
3:00pm, Thu Mar 28
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Red House Mysteries Exeter
12:00pm, Fri Mar 29
8
nights
Gillingham
8
nights
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Gillingham is a town and civil parish in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. Venture out of the city with trips to Somerford Keynes (The Cotswold Range & All Saints' Church), Cotswold Guided Walks Ltd (in Uley) and Longleat (in Warminster). And it doesn't end there: play a few rounds at Cotswold Edge Golf Club, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Andrew's Church, get to know the fascinating history of Castle Combe Village, and explore and take pictures at Castle Combe Circuit.
To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Gillingham trip planner .
You can drive from Lyme Regis to Gillingham in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to Isle of Portland.
To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Gillingham trip planner .
You can drive from Lyme Regis to Gillingham in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to Isle of Portland.
Things to do in Gillingham
Side Trips
Tetbury, Castle Combe, Wotton-under-Edge, Malmesbury, Cirencester
Highlights from your plan
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Longleat
10:30am, Tue Apr 2
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Cotswold Guided Walks Ltd
11:00am, Wed Apr 3
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The Cotswold Range
2:00pm, Tue Apr 2
3
nights
Isle of Portland
3
nights
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Isle of Portland is known for historic sites, museums, wildlife, outdoors, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Easton Gardens, examine the collection at Portland Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Church Ope Cove, and don't miss a visit to Portland Bill Lighthouse.
To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Isle of Portland online holiday builder .
Traveling by car from Gillingham to Isle of Portland takes 1.5 hours. On the 12th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Isle of Portland online holiday builder .
Traveling by car from Gillingham to Isle of Portland takes 1.5 hours. On the 12th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Isle of Portland
Highlights from your plan
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Easton Gardens
4:00pm, Wed Apr 10
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Portland Bill Lighthouse
3:30pm, Thu Apr 11
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Church Ope Cove
12:30pm, Wed Apr 10
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