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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £649.00
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.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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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.
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.<br />
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.
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.
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.
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
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| 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 | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| 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 |
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