Day 1: Following your home taxi collection, we make our way to the Hotel Rex in Weymouth making suitable stops en-route.
Day 2: This morning we make the short journey to Abbotsbury. Our first stop is the Subtropical Gardens, probably one of the best gardens of its type in the world and winner of silver medal at Chelsea and silver gilt at Hampton Court Show. This magnificent Victorian walled garden is set in 20 acres of woodland valley where the unique micro climate enables rare and exotic species from all over the world to thrive. We then make the short drive to Abbotsbury Swannery. This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres.
Day 3: A day at leisure to explore. Weymouth is one of Britain’s oldest resorts, made popular by George III whose statue stands on the promenade. It has just about everything one could ask for in a seaside town: a lovely curving bay with soft sands, a fascinating harbour with interesting old pubs and cottages, the remains of a Tudor castle, some engaging architecture, a wide variety of shops and plenty to entertain. Add to this a bird reserve located central to town, a museum, and lots of local boat trips available, you are sure to find something to do.
Day 4: After breakfast we make our way to Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre. Set amongst 65 acres of woodland, the sanctuary is home to over 230 primates of 15 different species. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin, and is now one of the largest primate rescue centres of its kind in the world. Daily keepers’ talks provide a captivating insight into life at the park and its inhabitants – staff are so enthusiastic about what they do, giving a real feel-good factor. This afternoon we travel to Portland Castle for an included visit. One of Henry VIII’s finest coastal forts, built to protect against the French and Spanish invasions!
Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast we return to Norfolk making suitable stops en route. Upon arrival, our door to door service will be waiting to return you home.
Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Price: £635pp
Single Supplement: £nil (Limited Availability)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: AWE4701
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure