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Bournemouth & Dorset Delights Twixmas Special
After a morning pickup in your local area we travel to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner.
Bournemouth & Dorset Delights Twixmas Special
We make our way to the charming county town of Dorchester. Idyllically located on the banks of the River Frome and framed against the glorious backdrop of the South Downs, this vibrant market town is steeped in history. Keep the festive spirit going and soak up the lovely atmosphere or browse the sales in the wide range of shops here. For those wanting to find out more about the heritage of the area, discover relics of Dorchester’s Roman past in the County Museum and Roman Town House or head to the award-winning Dinosaur Museum. There are also plenty of quaint cafés and restaurants dotted around the town too for a well-earned treat.
Bournemouth & Dorset Delights Twixmas Special
We start the day with a visit to Swanage, where the Victorian pier is accompanied by colourful beach huts, seaside attractions and a scenic promenade, perfect to blow away the cobwebs. Our next stop is Poole, with its lively quayside, stunning natural harbour and some of the finest beaches in England. It also boasts a historic Old Town, which showcases the splendour of its medieval past.
Bournemouth & Dorset Delights Twixmas Special
After breakfast we check out of the hotel and head for home.
Dorchester Heritage Visit & Free Time
On day 2, you’ll travel by coach to Dorchester, a compact county town set by the River Frome and the Dorset Downs. Your driver drops you centrally so you can enjoy free time to wander its market streets, pop into independent shops and browse the post-Christmas sales. Warm up in a cosy café or stroll to Borough Gardens for winter colour and fresh air.
History is everywhere: Dorchester grew from Roman Durnovaria and still preserves a unique Roman Town House. The excellent Dorset Museum explores local archaeology and Thomas Hardy’s Wessex, while families may prefer the hands-on Dinosaur Museum (entrances at own expense). Use your time to pause for photos and reflection before rejoining the coach for the return to Bournemouth.
Swanage Seaside Promenade & Poole Old Town
On day 3, begin by the sea in Swanage, where you’ll arrive in Swanage to amble the seaside promenade, admire the Victorian pier and photograph the colourful beach huts. Wrap up for a brisk stroll on the sand or along the esplanade with a warming drink in hand. Set within the Purbeck Hills on the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town retains the easy charm of a late-Victorian resort.
In the afternoon, we continue to Poole for its lively quayside and vast natural harbour, among the world’s largest. With time at leisure, stroll the historic Old Town, note Georgian merchants’ houses and the Custom House, and browse waterside shops; look across to Brownsea Island, birthplace of the Scouting movement. As light softens, pause for photos and reflection over the harbour before meeting the coach for Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Evenings: Light Entertainment & 2-for-1 Bar
On the evenings of days 1–3, return to the hotel for light entertainment in the lounge — perhaps a singer, quiz or informal music — the ideal time to meet your fellow travellers and share the day’s highlights. Settle into comfy seating, order a favourite drink and chat with your coach companions. The relaxed setting keeps the festive mood going without leaving the hotel.
Between 6pm and 9pm a 2 for 1 bar (6pm–9pm) operates on selected drinks, perfect for a sociable toast to Twixmas. You’re free to linger or retire early — enjoy a free evening and soak in the seaside atmosphere before another day’s Dorset discoveries.
Arrival in Bournemouth & Welcome Dinner
On day 1, you’ll arrive in time for dinner at the hotel restaurant in Bournemouth, where you can savour a hot, home-style meal after the journey and meet your fellow travellers. It’s an easy introduction to the days ahead, with friendly service and a relaxed pace.
Set between gardens and golden sands, the Victorian resort of Bournemouth has a gentle winter charm: sheltered Chine walkways, winter gardens and pier, and a bright seafront. After dinner you may choose to enjoy a free evening at the hotel or take a short stroll to feel the sea air.
