Turrets & Tanks in Dorset free bar
Monday 13 February 2023 to Friday 17 February 2023
£525pp
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Dorset’s picturesque coastline stretches for seven sandy miles along Bournemouth Bay. This sheltered spot on the south coast has been a favourite holiday destination for decades, it’s the perfect base for exploring the county’s history and heritage. Finish your daily adventures with entertainment at the hotel every evening along with a FREE BAR every night.
Visit Dorset’s Tank Museum during their centenary year and walk in the footsteps of a WWI soldier during a unique guided tour. As part of the museum's 100th birthday celebrations a special conservation area, not normally available for public viewing, will be open!
Highcliffe Castle have just announced their annual programme of art exhibitions and we're pleased to be visiting whilst the special 'If These Walls Could Talk' collection is on display. This unique display of imagery explores the crumbly castle walls, looking at graffiti names and traces of wallpaper left behind over the years. Expect to come across some interesting characters during our visit to Highcliffee, too, as actors create an interactive trail for 'Hidden Histories' day.
Click here for video insights in to the remarkable exhibitions at The Tank Museum.
Tour code: A3382
Monday
Check in with tea/coffee on arrival and relax before this evening’s entertainment.
Tuesday
Walk in the footsteps of a WWI soldier - from joining up at the local recruiting office all the way to the Front-Line trenches - during a unique guided tour at Bovington Camp’s Tank Museum. Uncover stories of this armoured British invention from the mud of the Somme to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq through powerful memories from the brave crews that fought in them. Enjoy hotel entertainment this evening.
Wednesday
Discover one of the most important surviving houses of the Romantic and Picturesque architectural period during our morning visit to Grade I listed Highcliffe Castle. Visited by kings, queens and a host of famous names, like Harry Gordon Selfridge and Dame Nellie Melba, you'll hear all about its fabulously rich history during an introductory talk before exploring at your leisure. There’s free time in Bournemouth this afternoon before tonight’s entertainment.
Thursday
Gaze up at Britain’s tallest spire (123m) as we drive into the medieval Cathedral city of Salisbury. Take a guided tour of the serenely stunning Cathedral – home to the world’s oldest mechanical clock and the best-preserved original 1215 Magna Carta before enjoying free time in the city. There’s great shopping and restaurants amongst the medieval streets and historic buildings.
Friday
Time to head home.
- 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
- Unique guided tour at The Tank Museum
- Entry to Highcliffe Castle with an introductory talk
- Guided tour of Salisbury Cathedral
- Free time in Bournemouth and Salisbury
- FREE holiday insurance
- Free bar every evening (1800-2100) – local wine, spirits, beer, lager and soft drinks
- Quiz night
- Bingo night
- Live entertainment on two evenings
- Welcome tea/coffee
- Porterage
- Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- Pre allocated coach seat
- Just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Book soon to take advantage of no single supplement (available on a limited number of rooms)
Durley Dean Hotel & Spa, Bournemouth 
- Situated just a short walk to the cliff top and a ten minute walk to Bournemouth beach and pier
- Victorian townhouse hotel
- Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, WiFi and hospitality tray
- Restaurant and lounge bar
- Patio/terrace
- Indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym and beauty treatments
- Lift
ACCESS: There are seven steps at the hotel entrance but a stair lift is available. There are also stairs to the leisure facilities and a few steps along some of the hotel corridors so please discuss any mobility concerns
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement
