Jurassic Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lulworth Cove Beach showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a pebble beach
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Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens featuring tranquil scenes and military items
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Sandsfoot Castle showing general coastal views, building ruins and a castle

Where to stay in Jurassic Coast

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Overcombe

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Overcombe. Make a stop by Weymouth Bay or Overcombe Beach while you're exploring the area.

Overcombe
The Royal Lion Hotel
The Royal Lion Hotel
3 out of 5
60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England
The price is AU$162 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lyme Regis Beach and Dinosaur Land are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Enjoyable stay
"I had a lovely stay at the Royal Lion. The service was excellent and my room was lovely. I wasn't entirely happy with the cleanliness as the carpet was quite grubby but apart from that, it was good and I'd definitely go back again."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

The Royal Lion Hotel
The Knoll House
The Knoll House
3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England
The price is AU$256 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Timeless jewel, quaint old world hotel in the most perfect location"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

The Knoll House
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, England
The price is AU$176 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Comfortable
"We only stayed one night as we were visiting friends in Weymouth. We didn’t eat at the hotel , just slept one night. Very comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
3 bedroom family property that sleeps 6 in traditional fishing village
3 bedroom family property that sleeps 6 in traditional fishing village
Seaton
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Seaton. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Beer Roads ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Lovely stay in Beer
"Had 3 lovely days at Brooksyde. A very comfortable house, a home form home seaside retreat. A great base to visit Lyme Regis, Sidmouth etc. Beer is a really lovely little village with a few independent shops and restaurants. The voucher for the next door shop was a nice surprise. Would highly ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sep. 2024

3 bedroom family property that sleeps 6 in traditional fishing village
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
Weymouth
Enjoy a fitness center, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sandsfoot Castle Beach and South West Coast Path Section 49 Trailhead ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
Wow - the best short break!
"We came for a short break Thursday-Sunday. The van was spotless. The host thought about everything from providing fairy liquid, to loo rolls. Even a little sewing kit in the bathroom. We were very lucky with our weather even had a coffee on the veranda. The views over to chesil very pretty at night ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
Modern and spacious 12ft-wide caravan with one double and two twin.
Modern and spacious 12ft-wide caravan with one double and two twin.
Budleigh Salterton
Enjoy a fitness center and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Ladram Bay Beach and Jacobs Ladder Beach are located nearby.
Modern and spacious 12ft-wide caravan with one double and two twin.
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Popular places to visit

Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

Durdle Door

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Durdle Door
Weymouth Beach which includes a sandy beach

Weymouth Beach

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Breathe in the salty sea air, savor hot fish and chips and take photos of the coastline as you amble along the Esplanade that follows the gentle curve of this beach.

Weymouth Beach
Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lulworth Cove during your travels in West Lulworth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Lulworth Cove
Lyme Regis Beach

Lyme Regis Beach

4/5(11 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lyme Regis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lyme Regis. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Lyme Regis Beach
Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach

3.5/5(5 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Chesil Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Weymouth. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

Chesil Beach
Weymouth Harbour

Weymouth Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Weymouth with a trip to Weymouth Harbour. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.

Weymouth Harbour

Cities near Jurassic Coast

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter

Exmouth showing general coastal views, boating and a coastal town

Exmouth

Weymouth which includes a sandy beach and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Weymouth

Brownsea Castle which includes heritage architecture

Poole