7 Hours Full Day Tour of West Dorset

England, United Kingdom

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7 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the ancient designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is West Dorset. Visit the pearl of Dorset (Lyme regis) and embrace its rich heritage and incredible scenery. You can hunt for fossils in Lyme or at our next destination in Charmouth. You'll also get to have a look around the heritage centre where impressive fossils are displayed. We will then visit one of the counties best located pubs where you can have a drink and get some lunch before exploring the ancient feel of Symondsbury. We will then visit the seaside resort of West Bay. to finish the day. Full day out in a small scale tours from 2 to 7 people with local tour guide.

What's Included

Entrance fees to all locations
Local tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees

Food and Drink

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

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Start time

08:00 AM

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Pickup details

Pickup and dropoff service is at request. Only local areas (Dorset/Devon/Somerset) will be served. If unable to meet at desired pickup then a public transport hub will be chosen as a meeting point.

What To Expect

Lyme Regis

First up is the seaside town of Lyme Regis, dubbed the "pearl of Dorset". The Cobb can be dated back 700 years and is the site of filming for "The French Lieutenant's Woman". The town is also the centre of Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast and was the home of Mary Anning (and her dog!), the leading pioneer in Palaeontology.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Just down the road is the village of Charmouth. Here we will visit the Heritage Centre which has multiple fossil displays followed by our very own fossil hunting session. You may find your very own dinosaur!

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Next stop is lunch*. If it's not too busy we will be stopping at The Anchor Inn, Seatown. This gorgoeous little smugglers inn and village nestles into the cliffs with Golden Cap (the highest point on the south coast) to one side and Thorncombe Beacon (offering stunning views of the entire Jurassic Coast) to the other. The pub is famous for its fresh seafood and cliff-top bar. *Cost of lunch not included.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Symondsbury Estate

Once we are all fed and watered, we will depart for the quaint village of Symondsbury. Home of Symondsbury Estate (with art gallerys, cafe, shops, pigs and goats!), the local landmark of Colmer's Hill, and the spooky carvings in the holloway of Hell Lane.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Explore the spooky carvings in the holloway of Hell Lane.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West Bay

Lastly, enjoy a gentle stroll around Bridport Harbour, AKA West Bay. Those from the UK will recognise it as the filming location for Broadchurch. Walk along the breakwater for views of the impressive Eastcliff.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important note - The remaining time will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off

Operated by Jurassic Journeys

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 469250P3