Bournemouth & Delightful Gardens of Dorset

POOLE

& COMPTON ACRES (FULL DAY) - Found on the Jurassic coast, the bustling resort of Poole is a complete maritime location with a lovely quayside, stunning natural harbour and some of the finest beaches in England. This afternoon, we travel to Compton Acres, one of the country’s finest ornamental gardens boasting over three thousand varieties of plants.

BOURNEMOUTH

(FREE DAY) - Enjoy all the traditional seaside attractions in Bournemouth in your own time. Why not stroll amongst the town’s many glorious gardens and parks? Take a beautiful walk from the seafront passing the lush trees and shrubs from around the world with fantastic views from the cliffs.

WIMBORNE MINSTER

& KINGSTON LACY GARDENS (FULL DAY) - This morning, we travel to Wimborne Minster, a historic market town. In the afternoon, we make our way to Kingston Lacy House and Gardens; this Venetian-inspired country estate in the Dorset countryside is home to magnificent gardens that Queen Victoria sent her gardeners to for inspiration.

ABBOTSBURY

SUBTROPICAL GARDENS (HALF DAY) - Set within twenty acres and offering stunning views over the Jurassic Coast, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens have been described by Alan Titchmarsh as ‘one of the finest’ in the country. Benefiting from a unique microclimate, you’ll find a fine collection of exotic and rare plants from all over the globe.

ISLE OF PURBECK

(FULL DAY) - We explore everything the Isle of Purbeck has to offer today. Our trip takes us to Swanage, a quaint seaside town, and the village of Corfe Castle, home to the titular fortification that has stood above for over a thousand years.

SALISBURY

(HALF DAY) - Affectionately known as ‘the city in the countryside’, why not take the opportunity and step inside Salisbury’s impressive Cathedral? Home to the Magna Carta, this feat of architecture is particularly magical at this time of year.