Bournemouth rail and Sail

Bournemouth and the surrounding areas have a wide variety of excursion possibilities. One idea for an itinerary is shown here but we will be happy to tailor the tour to meet your specific requirements. We are pleased to offer a choice of hotels to what is one of the most popular destinations for coach tours.

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway • Swanage Railway • Poole Harbour Cruise • Highcliffe Castle

Day 1 Travel to the hotel in Bournemouth.

Day 2 Travel through the New Forest, to the lovely Exbury Gardens, built and developed over more than 100 years. With its unique riverside location, visitors will be enthralled by the spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous and formal gardens. Not to be missed is a ride on the narrow-gauge steam railway. This afternoon is to the romantic Highcliffe Castle. Learn the fascinating story of how this once lavish home was destroyed, left to ruin, and brought back to life.

Day 3 Spend today at leisure relaxing in the hotel and visiting the popular seaside town of Bournemouth. Take time to enjoy the 7 miles of splendid golden beaches or browse in the wide variety of shops in the town centre. For the more active, why not enjoy a pier to pier walk starting at Boscombe Pier and wandering along the promenade to Bournemouth Pier?

Day 4 Travel to Poole Harbour this morning for a boat trip along the splendid Dorset Heritage Coast to the resort of Swanage. Spend time in the Victorian town before boarding the steam train for a nostalgic journey through 6 miles of magnificent Purbeck countryside to Norden to rejoin the coach.

Day 5 Homeward journey via Winchester.

Also Available in Bournemouth
The 3 star Suncliff Hotel, located on the East Cliff. Contact us for further details.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Ocean Beach Hotel, Bournemouth

Located on Bournemouth’s East Cliff with views overlooking the bay, the hotel has a seaside feel throughout and guests can enjoy its suntrap outside pool and terrace.

• 3 star • 63 bedrooms • Small lift

• Outdoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth

With a sea-front location, and recently refurbished, the cocktail bar, lovely lounges and attractive restaurant offer great comfort in a unique Art Deco style.

• 4 star • 107 bedrooms • Small lift

• Outdoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• 4 nights half board in Bournemouth with:
Tea/coffee on arrival and Porter service
Full English breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee
Regular entertainment

• Admission to Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

• Admission to Highcliffe Castle

• Poole Harbour Boat Trip

• Single journey on Swanage Railway

For a quotation, or to enquire about this tour, fill in our online form, send us an email or call us on 01432 277666.