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WEYMOUTH & DELIGHTFUL DORSET
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F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
Weymouth’s history is fascinating. Look up just about anywhere in town and you’ll see some historical feature – from locally carved stonemasonry and gargoyles to wooden décor or construction dates on the fronts of strangely shaped buildings. Weymouth is a grand dame of a resort with a wonderful sandy shore, historic harbour and the unique Nothe Gardens, the town’s Victorian sub-tropical garden, overlooking the bay. Enjoy views of Portland to the right and Swanage in the distance to the left. See pg 23 for Easter* in Weymouth. 3 Nov 2025 Turkey & Tinsel* (itineraries vary)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Depart for the coast with a refreshment stop en-route before arriving at your resort hotel for 4 or 6 nights DBB
DAY 2 – 4 (OR 6) At leisure in Weymouth with two or three included excursions.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Isle of Purbeck, Swanage & Portland Bill
Enjoy a relaxing excursion around the Dorset coastline. Meander through the Isle of Purbeck with views of Corfe Castle on the way to the popular resort of Swanage. This small town surrounds a beautiful curved bay offering a lovely seaside experience with a difference. Your driver will offer you an optional ride on The Swanage Railway which offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway. The day finishes with a visit to Portland Bill, the southernmost point of Dorset and home to a 110 year old lighthouse
Seaton Tramway & Sidmouth Travel back in time to the golden age of travel! Seaton's narrow gauge heritage tram takes you through the glorious Axe Valley to ancient Colyton, a little piece of 1950's England. The trams are open top double deckers for panoramic views of the estuary with enclosed saloons in wet weather. Your coach awaits at Seaton to take you onto Sidmouth.
Dorchester on Market Day & Bennetts Water Gardens (7 day only) Vibrant Dorchester, Dorset's county town and
birthplace of famous author Thomas Hardy, enjoys a long and rich history. Hardy fans will of course, know Dorchester as 'Casterbridge'. Later head to Bennetts Water Gardens, home of the National Plant Collection® of Water Lilies. Set in over 8 acres, the gardens feature a Claude Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum. The collection exceeds 140 different hardy cultivars
RETURN DAY After breakfast, head back homewards.
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 or 6 nights with breakfast & dinner
Some entertainment
Excursion to Isle of Purbeck, Swanage & Portland Bill
Return ticket – Seaton Tramway (not Easter or Nov)
Time in Sidmouth (not Easter or Nov) Full day at leisure in Weymouth
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
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5 OR 7 DAYS
FROM £529
(7 day only)
SOUTH & SOUTH COAST
CROWN HOTEL, WEYMOUTH HHH
Excellent location at the top
of the town centre overlooking the harbour
Comfortable guestrooms
with TV
Restaurant, bar & residents’ lounge
Lift to all floors (some internal steps)
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18 APR 2025
(Easter*)
4 DAYS
£389
5 MAY 2025
5 DAYS
£529
30 JUN 2025
5 DAYS
£559
13 JUL 2025
7 DAYS
£789
7 SEPT 2025
7 DAYS
£789
3 NOV 2025
(T&T*)
5 DAYS
£509
Single (limited)
£Nil
Insurance
4 DAYS
£35
Insurance
5 DAYS
£36
Insurance
7 DAYS
£42
REFERENCE EWM
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