WEST DORSET JURASSIC COAST FULL DAY TOURS OVERVIEW
Travel through the beautiful counties of Somerset and Dorset, passing famous landmarks in Wells and Glastonbury in our West Dorset Tour. Then we head towards the 95 mile long Jurassic Coastline, designated a World Heritage Site for the outstanding universal value of it’s rocks , fossils and landforms plus its England’s only Natural World Heritage Site! This is an ALL day Tour, approximately 9 hours. We can adjust any TOUR to suit your Groups needs and requirements.SUMMARY
- Visit Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Tor for picture opportunities;
- Visit Lyme Regis, see the Fossil Museum:
- Explore Charmouth and it’s Heritage Coast Centre;
- Visit West Bay and its stunning Harbour;
- Visit Poundbury – the “NEW” town created by King Charles III
- Visit Cerne Abbas Giant and Sherborne
- ALL our Tours can be extended or modified to suit your Groups Needs
- Capture the essence of why the Jurassic Coast is so special !
Private Tour Prices
8 passengers: £99 per person
6 passengers: £129 per person
4 passengers: £159 per person
2 passengers: £299 per person
(All inclusive tour cost including any ticket entry for 2 people is £599)
Tour duration: Approx 8 hours
(Max Group Size per Minibus is 8 Passengers)
AVAILABILITY
- Please use the ‘Book now’ button to check availability on the date you require;
- Advance booking is required a minimum of 12 hours before the local departure time, ideally 24hrs
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Private Guided Tour for up to 8 people, reasonable requests for TOUR Modifications can be negotiated in advance
- Fully qualified, insured, and licensed local guide for the West Dorset tour
- Travel comfortably by private, air-conditioned Minibus;
- Pickup and drop-off at any agreed location in Bath or Surrounding Areas
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Bath to Crewkerne via Wells and Glastonbury – transfer time 90 minutes
Visit Crewkerne via Wells and Glastonbury
Wells and Glastonbury are steeped in history, myths and folklore, stop off here for photo opportunities at Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Tor as weather permits. Both locations have been used as filming locations for many TV and Film companies and Glastonbury has huge worldwide fame as the location of the yearly Music festival attracting over 200,000 Festivalgoers since 1970. Stop at Crewkerne for a Coffee and comfort break.Crewkerne to Lyme Regis – transfer time 30 minutes
Visit Lyme Regis and its Fossil Museum
Enjoy the sea side Town of Lyme Regis and its beach for a walkabout and Fish and Chip lunch stop, enjoy the award winning Lyme Regis Fossil Museum;-
Lyme Regis to Charmouth – transfer time 10 mins
Visit Charmouth and West Bay and the Heritage Coast Centre
Charmouth is famous for it’s Jurassic era Fossil rich beaches and it’s Heritage Coast Centre, walk the beach and spend some time here Fossil hunting. The small port at West Bay is next to Bridport and was created to allow the export of ropes and nets for nearly 200 years. Take a stroll around the harbour for some excellent Photo opportunities.-
Lyme Regis to Charmouth – transfer time 10 mins
Visit Dorchester and Poundbury “NEW” Town
Travel back through Dorchester stop briefly for a photo opportunity and see Poundbury the controversial “New” Town conceived by King Charles III when he was the Prince of Wales.
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Poundbury to Bath via Cerne Abbas – transfer time 60 minutes
At the end of the day, travel back to Bath through Dorset passing the 95 metre tall Cerne Abbas Giant, stop for a photo. you will be dropped off at your hotel, at the station, or at your agreed drop off location.
Tour will end back in Bath at approximately 6.30pm. If you have any questions about our West Dorset tour, feel free to contact us.
