Dorchester & Heritage Coast at Warner Cricket St. Thomas

Dorchester & Heritage Coast at Warner Cricket St. Thomas

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Dorchester & Heritage Coast at Warner Cricket St. Thomas

5 Days

Visiting: Jurassic Coast, Dorchester, Morning in Glastonbury & Afternoon at Leisure

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

l-wdhc

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of England with the Dorchester & Heritage Coast tour at Warner Cricket St. Thomas. This five-day adventure begins with a comfortable coach ride to Somerset, where you'll settle in for a four-night stay. Discover the awe-inspiring Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops at charming Seaton, Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis. Delve into the rich history of Dorchester, the inspiration for Thomas Hardy's novels, and explore its museums and boutiques. Experience the mystical allure of Glastonbury, with its legendary ties to King Arthur, before enjoying leisure time amidst the beautiful gardens and activities at Warner Leisure Hotels. This tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation, promising an unforgettable English countryside experience.

Highlights

  • Explore the awe-inspiring Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable rocks, fossils, and landforms.

  • Visit the charming towns of Seaton, Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis, a favorite of author Jane Austen.

  • Discover historic Dorchester, the 'Casterbridge' of Thomas Hardy's novels, with its rich history and variety of museums.

  • Enjoy a trip to mystical Glastonbury, known for its connections to King Arthur and unique shops and cafés.

  • Stroll through the landscaped gardens at Warner Cricket St. Thomas and enjoy leisure activities.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then on to Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset for a four-night stay.

Day 2 Jurassic Coast

Location: Jurassic Coast

Today we explore part of the awesome Jurassic Coast, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and England's only natural World Heritage Site. Stretching 95 miles from Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, the coastline here is valued for its outstanding rocks, fossils and landforms.

We stop at popular points of interest including pretty Seaton, Regency Sidmouth and stunning Lyme Regis, a favourite resort of the author Jane Austen.

Day 3 Dorchester

Location: Dorchester

Visit historic Dorchester, the country town of Dorset and still very much the ‘Casterbridge’ of Thomas Hardy’s novels.

Dorchester enjoys a rich history, dating back as far as the Iron Age. There's a variety of museums to discover, alongside the well-known high street shops and independent boutiques and it is a delight to explore the central pedestrianised centre and historic Antelope Walk arcade.

Day 4 Morning In Glastonbury & Afternoon At Leisure

Location: Morning in Glastonbury & Afternoon at Leisure

Enjoy an included trip to Glastonbury today. This town has a mystical reputation and connections to King Arthur, and there are plenty of interesting shops and cafés to browse.

Later in the day, we'll return to Cricket St. Thomas where the rest of the day will be at leisure. Take a stroll through the landscaped gardens or enjoy the whole host of leisure activities on offer at Warner Leisure Hotels – why not try something new*?

Day 5

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner are included during the stay.

  • Transportation

    Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service is included.

  • Excursion to Glastonbury

    An included trip to Glastonbury is part of the itinerary.

What's Not Included

Leisure ActivitiesLeisure activities at Warner Leisure Hotels may incur additional costs.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the Warner Cricket St. Thomas. 

Mode of Transport

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then on to Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset for a four-night stay.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the Warner Cricket St. Thomas. 

Check out our Q&As

  • What can I expect to see on the Jurassic Coast tour?

    During the Jurassic Coast tour, you will explore part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its outstanding rocks, fossils, and landforms. The tour includes stops at popular points of interest such as Seaton, Regency Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis, which is a favorite resort of the author Jane Austen.

  • What activities are available during the leisure time at Warner Cricket St. Thomas?

    During your leisure time at Warner Cricket St. Thomas, you can take a stroll through the landscaped gardens or enjoy a variety of leisure activities offered by Warner Leisure Hotels. You might even try something new during your stay.

  • What historical significance does Dorchester have?

    Dorchester is the country town of Dorset and is famously known as the 'Casterbridge' of Thomas Hardy's novels. It has a rich history dating back to the Iron Age and offers a variety of museums, high street shops, and independent boutiques to explore.

  • What is special about Glastonbury?

    Glastonbury is known for its mystical reputation and connections to King Arthur. The town offers interesting shops and cafés to browse, adding to its unique charm.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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