Bournemouth, New Forest & Gardens of Dorset

Based on Bournemouth's seafront, we visit Compton Acres and Kingston Lacy House, home to two of the country's most magnificent estates, as well as the nearby New Forest.

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New for 2026 - Home to miles of beaches and acres of gorgeous gardens, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds on our tour exploring Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Based on Bournemouth's seafront, we visit Compton Acres and Kingston Lacy House, home to two of the country's most magnificent estates. We also head to the nearby New Forest, an idyllic open space with wild ponies roaming the park and Salisbury, centred on a majestic cathedral topped by England's tallest spire.

INCLUDES

Return Select coach travel

4 nights half board

Hotel entertainment on 2 nights

Visit to Salisbury enroute

Excursions to Lyndhurst, Burley, Lymington & Wimborne Minster

Admission into Compton Acres & Kingston Lacy House and Gardens

Free time in Bournemouth

Day 1

We travel south today, enjoying a visit to Salisbury along the way. Known as 'the city in the countryside', enjoy the splendour of the city's medieval cathedral, boasting the original Magna Carta and Europe's oldest working clock, or the nearby quaint streets and historic half-timbered houses. After our visit, we continue to our hotel.

Day 2

Our tour of the New Forest begins with a scenic drive through this stunning National Park, renowned for its ancient woodlands, idyllic glades, heathlands, and open moors, as we travel to Lyndhurst, often referred to as the 'capital of the New Forest'. As we drive through an area once used as the hunting grounds of kings and queens, we also visit Burley, oozing old-world charm with pretty thatched cottages, and the charming coastal market town of Lymington, home to cobbled streets, colourful marinas, and independent shops.

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Day 3

Boasting seven miles of sandy beaches, a glistening, clear blue sea, award-winning gardens, and a vibrant town centre, Bournemouth offers all the traditional seaside attractions for you to explore in your own time. Why not stroll amongst the town's many glorious gardens and parks, such as Alum Chine Tropical Gardens? You can take a beautiful walk from the seafront, passing the lush trees and shrubs from around the world, and enjoy fantastic views from the cliffs above or jump on the land train for a scenic journey along the seafront to Boscombe Chine Gardens.

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Day 4

This morning, we travel to Wimborne Minster, a historic market town. We also make our way to nearby Kingston Lacy House and Gardens; this Venetian-inspired country estate in the Dorset Countryside is home to magnificent gardens that Queen Victoria once sent her gardeners to for inspiration and is now under the protection of the National Trust.

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Day 5

We travel to Compton Acres, one of the country's finest ornamental gardens, boasting over three thousand varieties of plants, laid out in a circular route like the jewels in a necklace. After our visit, we continue our journey back home.

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Marsham Court Hotel 4*, Bournemouth

The recently renovated Marsham Court Hotel is complete with an outdoor pool and is ideally located for your Bournemouth holiday. Designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, Marsham Court is home to award-winning customer service and accessibility!

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lounge
Lift
WiFi
Outdoor Pool

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA