Enjoy a stunning full day out on the Jurassic Coast with a mini-coach. Depart from Bournemouth and visit all the main sights on the Isle of Purbeck.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Starting location:
Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)
Ferry
(1 hour)
Studland
Scenic views on the way
Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Durlston Castle
Break time, Free time, Walk
Corfe Castle
Lunch
Durdle Door
Lulworth Cove
Transfer
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Visit the Jurassic Coast, England's only Natural Wold Heritage Site
- Take the early morning ferry from Sandbanks to the Isle of Purbeck
- Cliff top walk around Durlston Country Park in Swanage
- Explore the pretty village and ruins of Corfe Castle
- Spend the afternoon at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Catch the early morning ferry across to the Isle of Purbeck. View Old Harry Rocks, the starting point of the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in breath-taking views across Poole Harbour and towards Brownsea Island. By mid morning you will arrive at Durlston Country Park. Visit the brand new Jurassic Coast visitor center housed in the recently refurbished Durlston Castle. There’s time for a morning coffee stop overlooking the famous Great Globe and a chance to take the cliff top walk along to Tilly Whim Caves and the Anvil Point Lighthouse. For every visitor brought to Durlston Country Park, a contribution towards a bursary that helps to support their volunteer programme is made. Heading west drive through some of the tiny lanes and villages that give Purbeck its unique character. Take lunch in the village of Corfe Castle, dominated by the ruins that give it its name. Entrance to the castle itself not included (Free to NT members). After lunch take a gentle drive along the coast taking in more stunning scenery as you head for an afternoon at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Walk down to Man o’ War Rocks and view the magnificent rock arch of Durdle Door, hewn from the Portland limestone beds. Finally, head down to Lulworth Cove and see the famous Lulworth Crumple rock formation in Stair Hole. Hotel pick up request: Please email us to info@discoverdorset.co.uk with your date, booking number and the name and address of your hotel. We will confirm the place and an approximiate time in a reply email, please be 10-15 minutes early and outside.
- Small-group tour
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip transportation from Bournemouth with a mini-coach
- Ferry ride
- All parking and tolls
- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meet at the Bournemouth Pier Bus Stop, the bus island behind Hot Rocks Restaurant. Look for the sign: "Discover Dorset pick up point".
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- High-heeled shoes
Know before you go
- A reasonable level of mobility is required as there is some walking and some of the ground is uneven in places
- The Durdle Door hike can be challenging for some, as such the local partner offers an alternative instead
- An infant ticket does not guarantee a seat. If you require a seat for your child, please purchase a child ticket
- Strollers are welcome if they can be stored in the boot of the vehicle. Please note, not every area is suitable for strollers, so a baby carrier is recommended
- The tour will go rain or shine. Pack some rain ponchos with you rather than umbrellas
- You will be picked up by our driver/guide with a mini-coach from your pickup point
- If you are staying in a hotel locally, it is possible to pick you up from outside