LONDON DAY TRIP: DORSET & THE JURASSIC COAST

VISITING DORSET & THE JURASSIC COAST: THE ESSENTIALS

Transport / The Jurassic Coast is best explored by car — the sights are spread out, and driving gives you freedom to stop where you like. Book your rental through DiscoverCars, my go-to for all international hires. If you’re not driving, train into Weymouth and join a guided tour to reach highlights like Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Old Harry Rocks.

Tours / Some of the most popular and worthwhile tours include:
Fossil Walks in Lyme Regis
Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour
Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove Coach Trip
Poole: Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise

Stay / Options range from coastal hotels to countryside manors. Top picks include Moonfleet Manor ($$$), Heights Hotel ($$), and YHA Swanage ($).

Eat / My top recommendations:
Lunch: Crab House Café, Weymouth
Dinner: Catch at The Old Fishmarket, Weymouth

Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Belfast, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!). I always use Sim Local, and you can get 5% discount with code TRAVELWITHPAU. Get it here.

Get Insured / Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

LONDON DAY TRIP: DORSET & THE JURASSIC COAST

Just over two hours from London by car, the Jurassic Coast makes a perfect day or weekend trip if you’re after stunning seaside views, dramatic cliffs, and charming towns.

Wait… Jurassic Coast? Am I going to see dinosaurs?

Sadly, no! But you will be walking along 185 million years of geological history. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stretches 154 km from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. The cliffs reveal rock formations from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, with fossils and seashells still visible in the stone today.

BRIGHTON BUCKET LIST

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[DISCLAIMER] This article was written during the Coronavirus pandemic with the hopes things go back to normal soon. They may not and I’ll revise the article once they do as some of the venues mentioned may have closed permanently.

Brighton is so close to London and is the perfect destination for a weekend trip! It’s only an hour away by train and has tons of cool things to do as it’s a decently sized city…with a beach! Here’s a run down of all the things Brighton.

Brighton Bucket List: Things To Do in Brighton

Admire Brighton’s street art

Brighton has earned international reputation over the last few years for its stunning and original graffiti artwork dotted around the city. Check out a replica of Banksy’s ‘Kissing Cops’ at Prince Albert’s Pub as well as the Music Mural in the same place. If you are into street art you can find more arts locations here.

BRIGHTON BUCKET LIST: Prince Albert's Pub — BRIGHTON BUCKET LIST: Prince Albert’s Pub

Take a cycling tour of the city

Take this Grand Brighton Bike Tour as soon as you hop off the train. You can also enjoy the city at twilight by taking this 1 hour 30 minute tour visiting iconic landmarks, through Brighton’s colourful past to the present. Discover the real history of Brighton. There are many stops along the way, and a great chance to take some haunting photos!

Get brunch and buy vintage clothes at North Laine

North Laine has a happening, bohemian vibe with vegetarian cafes, vintage clothing stores, and jewelry stalls centred on busy Kensington Gardens pedestrian road. The vintage stores are really well curated and have prices that are a lot more reasonable than London’s.

LONDON DAY TRIP: DORSET & THE JURASSIC COAST