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A myriad of fascinating sights to behold
Hampshire, Dorset & Wiltshire
Stonehenge, Wiltshire just after sunrise Bay near Durdle Door, Dorset
A little nearer by road than Devon and Cornwall you'll discover Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire offering just as many fascinating sights and experiences to make any holiday experience complete. The true beauty of this region is that it offers something for every type of holidaymaker. There's attractive countryside of rolling hills, complete with chalk carvings of everything from First World War regimental badges at Fovant to a far more ancient giant at Cerne Abbas. For those who are looking for a more mystical time away the stone circles of Stonehenge and Amesbury are well worth a visit. Then for those who adore the coast, this area is a mecca for fossil hunters and sun worshippers alike.
Our team recommends...
"A trip to Dorset would not be complete with out a drive along the coast road from Weymouth to Bridport for its spectacular view and pretty villages."
Days out
You'll find everything from Mr Bean's Mini to James Bond's Jaguar at the Beaulieu Motor museum. The Portsmouth Historic Shipyard boasts both Henry VIII's Mary Rose and Admiral Nelson's HMS Victory. Take a trip on the Swanage steam railway which passes through six miles of spectacular countryside. Visit the Monkey World sanctuary in Wareham and see the largest collection of chimpanzees outside Africa.
F LY
There are regular flights to Southampton from Glasgow, Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford airports.
Anwen Owen
DRIVE
Salisbury is approximately: 2.5 hours from London 3 hours from Birmingham 4 hours from Nottingham
For more inspiring ideas
on what to see and do in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, contact the South East
023 8062 5400 or visit www.visitsoutheastengland.com
England Tourist Board on 154
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