Jurassic Coast Full-Day Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
by Discover Dorset Tours
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This full-day mini-coach tour from Bournemouth lasts about 10 hours and covers key sights on the Isle of Purbeck along the Jurassic Coast. The trip includes a Sandbanks Ferry crossing where passengers remain seated on the bus. The tour stops for 30 minutes at Middle Beach in Studland Bay, offering views of Old Harry Rocks and the beach below the cliffs. It continues with a drive through Swanage, where the guide shares information about the town's history and culture. Next is a one-hour stop at Durlston Country Park. Visitors can walk along the cliff tops to see the Tilly Whim Caves and Anvil Point Lighthouse, and have the option to buy tea at Durlston Castle’s Cafe. The tour then pauses for 90 minutes in Corfe Castle village, allowing time for lunch at local pubs or cafes and a stroll around the village. Visitors can choose to enter Corfe Castle by purchasing tickets at the entrance; National Trust members enter free with their card. The final major stop offers three hours of free time at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. After arriving, the driver points out the return pick-up spot in Lulworth Cove car park before dropping guests at Durdle Door. The walk down to Durdle Door Beach is steep and takes about 25 to 30 minutes to cross from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove along the cliff path. Lulworth Cove has several pubs, cafes, and tea rooms for relaxing. Visitors can also see the rock formation known as the Lulworth Crumple in Stair Hole during this stop. The tour includes a local driver/guide and live commentary throughout. Pickup and drop-off occur at designated meeting points. Food and drinks are not provided, and entrance to Corfe Castle is extra unless holding a National Trust membership. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and some route changes may happen during busy periods to avoid long queues at the Sandbanks Ferry.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sandbanks Ferry
The mini-coach boards the Sandbanks Ferry, and passengers must remain seated during the crossing.
Middle Beach Studland Bay
Stop for about 30 minutes to view Old Harry Rocks and enjoy the beach at the base of the cliffs.
30 min
Swanage
Drive through the seaside town while the guide provides information on its history and culture.
Durlston Country Park
One-hour stop includes time for tea at Durlston Castle’s Cafe and a walk along the cliffs to see Tilly Whim Caves and Anvil Point Lighthouse.
60 min
Corfe Castle
Ninety minutes to have lunch at a pub or cafe, explore the village, and possibly see the steam train. Entrance to Corfe Castle is optional with ticket purchase; National Trust members enter free.
90 min
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Three hours of free time starting with the driver showing the return pick-up point at Lulworth Cove car park, then dropping passengers off at Durdle Door. The walk down to Durdle Door Beach is steep and takes about 25-30 minutes to walk to Lulworth Cove on the cliffs. Lulworth Cove offers pubs, cafes, and tea rooms, plus the Lulworth Crumple rock formation in Stair Hole.
180 min
Meeting point
08:20 am Bournemouth Pier behind Hot Rocks Restaurant
End point
08:20 am Bournemouth Pier behind Hot Rocks Restaurant
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jurassic Coast Full-Day Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
by Discover Dorset Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£100Overview
This full-day mini-coach tour from Bournemouth lasts about 10 hours and covers key sights on the Isle of Purbeck along the Jurassic Coast. The trip includes a Sandbanks Ferry crossing where passengers remain seated on the bus. The tour stops for 30 minutes at Middle Beach in Studland Bay, offering views of Old Harry Rocks and the beach below the cliffs. It continues with a drive through Swanage, where the guide shares information about the town's history and culture. Next is a one-hour stop at Durlston Country Park. Visitors can walk along the cliff tops to see the Tilly Whim Caves and Anvil Point Lighthouse, and have the option to buy tea at Durlston Castle’s Cafe. The tour then pauses for 90 minutes in Corfe Castle village, allowing time for lunch at local pubs or cafes and a stroll around the village. Visitors can choose to enter Corfe Castle by purchasing tickets at the entrance; National Trust members enter free with their card. The final major stop offers three hours of free time at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. After arriving, the driver points out the return pick-up spot in Lulworth Cove car park before dropping guests at Durdle Door. The walk down to Durdle Door Beach is steep and takes about 25 to 30 minutes to cross from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove along the cliff path. Lulworth Cove has several pubs, cafes, and tea rooms for relaxing. Visitors can also see the rock formation known as the Lulworth Crumple in Stair Hole during this stop. The tour includes a local driver/guide and live commentary throughout. Pickup and drop-off occur at designated meeting points. Food and drinks are not provided, and entrance to Corfe Castle is extra unless holding a National Trust membership. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and some route changes may happen during busy periods to avoid long queues at the Sandbanks Ferry.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sandbanks Ferry
The mini-coach boards the Sandbanks Ferry, and passengers must remain seated during the crossing.
Middle Beach Studland Bay
Stop for about 30 minutes to view Old Harry Rocks and enjoy the beach at the base of the cliffs.
30 min
Swanage
Drive through the seaside town while the guide provides information on its history and culture.
Durlston Country Park
One-hour stop includes time for tea at Durlston Castle’s Cafe and a walk along the cliffs to see Tilly Whim Caves and Anvil Point Lighthouse.
60 min
Corfe Castle
Ninety minutes to have lunch at a pub or cafe, explore the village, and possibly see the steam train. Entrance to Corfe Castle is optional with ticket purchase; National Trust members enter free.
90 min
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Three hours of free time starting with the driver showing the return pick-up point at Lulworth Cove car park, then dropping passengers off at Durdle Door. The walk down to Durdle Door Beach is steep and takes about 25-30 minutes to walk to Lulworth Cove on the cliffs. Lulworth Cove offers pubs, cafes, and tea rooms, plus the Lulworth Crumple rock formation in Stair Hole.
180 min
Meeting point
08:20 am Bournemouth Pier behind Hot Rocks Restaurant
End point
08:20 am Bournemouth Pier behind Hot Rocks Restaurant
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.