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Poole & Swanage

A winter break by the seaside visiting two lesser known towns in picturesque settings. keep an eye out for red squirrels on the walk around Brownsea Island or the stark silhouette of Corfe castle. This is lovely country!

  • Half Board

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Holiday Highlights

  • The Red Squirrels on Brownsea Island.
  • Swanage's lovely seafront. Our Blue badge guide will bring everything to life.
  • Corfe castle. As impressive as any in the country.
  • Old Poole. 100 historic buildings. Our Blue badge guide will help you count!
  • Sandbanks. Some of the most expensive real estate in the country.

The sea is never far away on an intriguing holiday taking in the lesser-known delights of Poole and Swanage. As well as the town tours we visit Brownsea Island in Poole harbour, famed for its red squirrel population, Corfe Castle, one of the most picturesque in the country and beaches galore. Studland, Swanage. Sandbanks, Bournemouth. We have plenty of choice. Please note Studland beach has a section devoted to naturism. This will doubtless be particularly appealing for holidays departing February, March and November. 

We stay in Bournemouth, a stone's throw from the lovely promenade, mercifully free of day trippers in the winter months but still a lovely place for a stroll on arrival day. Anyone with any interest in art should give some time to see the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery. One of the finest outside London. 

We will use public transport to get around, local buses and the ferry across the mouth of Poole harbour. Poole is a continuation of Bournemouth but the old town by the harbour is beautifully preserved and will be brought to life by our Blue badge Guide. We will use the local buses to get to Swanage to see the town and walk some easy yet stunning trails. We also explore Corfe enjoying its castle and model village.

  • En suite three-star hotel accommodation on a half board basis
  • All local transport required for the itinerary by public buses
  • Visit by ferry to Brownsea island
  • Two morning tours with a Blue Badge Guide
  • A day in and around Corfe on the Isle of Purbeck
  • The services of a Discover Tour Leader
  • Entrance fees (unless otherwise specified)
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Insurance

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Brownsea Island coastal path trail with shrubs and pine trees near sea with blue sky
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Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.

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