Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck
9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult £35 • Student / OAP £30 • Under 16 £25
Durdle Door
Corfe Castle
Sandbanks Ferry
Testimonials
Just wanted to congratulate Jim and yourselves on a wonderful tour yesterday. My sister and family were over from Brazil and we booked on this tour. We were all blown away by the scenery but also by the wonderfully informed Jim and the great atmosphere he generated whilst conducting the tour. Lots of really well thought out stops, plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings and a real relaxed atmosphere. Will recommend to everyone. Keep up the good work.
27 February 2012
It was a great trip. the driver was very kind and even pickup up one of our group who missed the bus, later during the tour. all the spots where well choosen and interesting and the most amazing one spared till the end. overall a great experience and we will all recommend it to out friends.
thank you very much
13 February 2012
Thank you very much. I felt very GOOD.
Last weekend's trip will be my best pleasure in England. I felt very happy and very comfortable.
Although, I can't speak English, and I'm studying it now, the guide and other guests talked to me slowly, and I was very comfortable.
I want to join this tour someday. See you again !
13 February 2012
- Catch the early morning ferry across to the Isle of Purbeck.
- View Old Harry Rocks, the starting point of the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Take in breathtaking views across Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island, learning about the largest onshore oil field in Western Europe.
- Hear how the stone industry shaped Swanage and gave it the name Little London by the Sea.
- Travelling up out if Swanage, we arrive at Durlston Country Park, you will be taken on a stunning cliff top walk, taking in Anvil Point Light House, Tilly Whim Caves and the Great Globe, there will then be time to stop for some morning refreshments.
- Take lunch in the village of Corfe Castle dominated by the ruins that give it its name. Entrance to the castle itself not included. (Free to NT members).
- After lunch drive through the Isle of Purbeck to Kimmeridge Bay, hunt fossils on the beach and sealife in its rock pools.
- Walk down to Man o' War Rocks and Durdle Door.
- Visit Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole with its famous crumple.
What to bring with you:
- Sensible outdoor footwear.
- Appropriate clothing - if in doubt bring another top, you can always leave it on the minibus.
- Don't forget your camera and/or binoculars.
- Sunscreen and a hat.
Itinerary details change from time to time when attractions open or close or when we think of ways to improve the tour so if there is something you particularly want to experience please contact us to make sure it will be part of the tour on the day that you travel.
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The Jurassic Coast achieved World Heritage Site status because of the unique insight it provides into the Earth Sciences. This spectacular coastline clearly depicts a geological 'walk through time' spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
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Tour images by Phillip Allen (www.misterphill.com).
Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and St Oswald's images courtesy of Lulworth Estate (www.lulworth.com).
Aerial images of Lulworth Cove courtesy of UK Aerial Photography (www.ukaerialphotography.co.uk).
New Forest images courtesy of Forestry Commission (www.forestry.gov.uk) and New Forest District Council (www.newforest.gov.uk).
Round Barrows image courtesy of Jim Champion (License).
London images courtesty of Visit London (www.visitlondon.com).
Isle of Wight images courtesy of Isle of Wight Council (www.islandbreaks.co.uk).
Hambury Tout image © Steve Bailey and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Durdle Door image © Gwyn Jones and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Bath Christmas Market images courtesy of visitbath.co.uk.
Oxford Street images courtesy of New West End Company (www.newwestend.com) and Visit London Images (www.visitlondonimages.com).