Top Bournemouth Day Trips

The Jurassic Coast features some of southern England’s most scenic shoreline. Travel via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, and visit Lulworth Cove and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door, with 3 hours to spend at your leisure. This half-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site departs by coach from Bournemouth, easily reached by bus or train; it makes for an easy day trip from London and South East England.

Take in the scenic landscape and top attractions of the Jurassic Coast on a full-day tour from Bournemouth to England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to destinations around the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks, Swanage, and Durlston Country Park, and have time to purchase lunch, visit Corfe Castle (optional at own expense), and explore Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove independently for several hours.

Explore Bournemouth, a quintessential coastal resort town on England’s southern coast, on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel quickly and easily around the charming English town aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with your 24- or 48-hour ticket. Choose to stay on the bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the conveniently located stops to visit the places that interest you the most.

Few cities are as iconic as London and this full-day tour from Bournemouth offers an ideal introduction to the British capital. Enjoy round-trip coach transport, a 1.5-hour walking tour, and free time to explore independently, and marvel at landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the London Eye.

We start from Bournemouth with an additional pick up on our way in Southampton and provide a unique guided trip on the Isle of Wight with optional activities. Our guides are qualified drivers, which means they can get around the island easily with their minibus and their group to make the most out of the day. Includes scenic bus tour and walking as well.

Discover the Welsh capital on a day trip from Bournemouth, and see all the main sights including the Millennium Centre and the National Assembly of Wales. The coastal port city is rich in cultural heritage and you'll hear its stories as you explore with a guide. Check out local landmarks such as Cardiff Castle and Bute Park with its landscaped parkland and a mini Stonehenge. After a tour, you'll have ample free time to explore, or shop for souvenirs in the Victorian arcades.

UNESCO–listed Bath lies within easy reach of Bournemouth, but organizing transportation independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, begin with pickup in central Bournemouth and reach Bath in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle. Follow your guide on a walking tour and hear the histories of top attractions including Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, and the Royal Crescent, and enjoy panoramic views from Pulteney Bridge.