Dorchester and Heritage Coast at Warner Cricket St. Thomas
Dorchester and Heritage Coast at Warner Cricket St. Thomas
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Dorchester and Heritage Coast at Warner Cricket St. Thomas
5 Days Starting and ending in Somerset, UK
Visiting: Somerset, Jurassic Coast, Dorchester, Glastonbury, Cricket St. Thomas
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Tour Overview
Embark on a delightful four-night getaway to Warner Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset, UK, where you'll explore the stunning Heritage Coast and historic Dorchester. Begin your journey with a scenic coach ride to your charming accommodation. Discover the awe-inspiring Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with visits to picturesque Seaton, Regency Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis, a favorite of Jane Austen. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Dorchester, the inspiration for Thomas Hardy's 'Casterbridge,' and enjoy its museums and quaint shops. Experience the mystical allure of Glastonbury, with its legendary connections to King Arthur, before returning to Cricket St. Thomas for leisure activities amidst beautiful gardens. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Somerset
Accommodation Name: Warner Cricket St. Thomas
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset for a four-night stay.
Day 2 Heritage Coast
Location: Jurassic Coast
Accommodation Name: Warner Cricket St. Thomas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Accommodation Name: Warner Cricket St. Thomas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit historic Dorchester, the country town of Dorset and still very much the ‘Casterbridge’ of Thomas Hardy’s novels.
Dorset's county town, 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: Glastonbury, Cricket St. Thomas
Accommodation Name: Warner Cricket St. Thomas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an included trip to Glastonbury - 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 free for you to perhaps 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
Location: Somerset
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Local Departure by Coach
The tour includes a local departure by coach or Home Connect service to Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset.
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Visit to Heritage Coast
The tour includes an exploration of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops at Seaton, Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis.
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Visit to Dorchester
The tour includes a visit to the historic town of Dorchester, known for its rich history and variety of museums.
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Trip to Glastonbury
The tour includes a trip to Glastonbury, known for its mystical reputation and connections to King Arthur.
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Leisure Activities at Warner Leisure Hotels
The tour includes leisure activities at Warner Leisure Hotels, with opportunities to explore landscaped gardens or try new activities.
What's Not Included
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional activities, and meals not specified are not included in the tour.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect 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
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What is the main attraction of the Heritage Coast tour on Day 2?
The main attraction of the Heritage Coast tour on Day 2 is exploring the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its outstanding rocks, fossils, and landforms. The tour includes stops at popular points of interest such as Seaton, Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis.
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What can I expect to see in Dorchester on Day 3?
In Dorchester on Day 3, you can expect to visit the historic county town of Dorset, which is rich in history dating back to the Iron Age. There are various museums to discover, as well as high street shops and independent boutiques. The central pedestrianised centre and historic Antelope Walk arcade are also highlights.
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What activities are available at Warner Cricket St. Thomas on Day 4?
On Day 4, after visiting Glastonbury, you will have free time at Warner Cricket St. Thomas to enjoy the landscaped gardens or participate in a variety of leisure activities offered by Warner Leisure Hotels.
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What is the significance of Glastonbury in the tour itinerary?
Glastonbury is included in the tour itinerary for its mystical reputation and connections to King Arthur. It offers interesting shops and cafés to explore during the visit.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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