Road Trippin'

Another British Summer, another chance to explore the English South coast with my best gallies. Months ago, whilst we were still cosying up in hoodies and blankets and enjoying the beautiful white blanket that lay over Paris we set a date. 15th - 18th August 2013. 

It wasn't until two weeks before, during our three-way Skype date we chose where we would be road trippin'. Looking at a map, we pretty much closed our eyes and pointed, voilà, a drive and stop off through Dorchester to the Jurassic Coast it was. 

In previous Summers we have explored more southern points, visiting the stunning St Ives as well as surf and party-town Newquay, but this time we were heading to the slightly less touristy, Georgian heritage seaside town of Weymouth.

Day one:

Having started the day with a good ol' hearty English breakfast we set off from my friends countryside cottage in Hampshire. Tune-master in the passenger seat, we got them blasting out as we drove through the countryside. Due to typical British summer weather we decided stop one would be Tower Park, Poole, for a kiddy adventure at Splashdown water park where the weather didn't matter.

Tower Park & Splashdown, Poole.
The Pier Bandstand, Weymouth.

After releasing our inner child and realising that the younger you are the more fearless you are, we grabbed a snack and hopped back in the car. Next stop Weymouth.

First sight of the sea and we were bouncing around like kids, are we there yet?! We pulled up outside the hostel, a street away from the coast {would definitely recommend, lovely hosts, decent rooms for a hostel and a lovely big kitchen, dining and living area!}* unloaded our things, checked-in, got acquainted and headed out to the beach, English weather now on our side, beautiful blue skies and a blazing sun. 

We walked to the pier, along the beach and a stopped off for slush puppies and milkshakes, past the Jubilee tower taking in the fresh sea air, watching the elderly couples enjoying each others company, through the town centre to the harbour. We were on a mission, where to find the best fish and chips? Locating the best sunny side pubs, nightclubs and restaurants whilst watching the boats pull out of the harbour. 

A welcoming hand made sand sculpture plus views along the beach front

Weymouth harbour

Rendezvous the place to go in our opinion. Set over three floors this restaurant-come-bar-come-nightclub is the ideal spot so you don't have to budge. Day one, we stopped off for a cider and cocktails {amazing!} then headed home to beautify ourselves before heading out to watch the sunset and dine.

I couldn't believe I was in the UK!

Day two:

Another tasty English breakfast and we were fuelled for the day. First stop the amusement arcade. A ride on the simulator and a pot full of coins, we again released our inner child, being sensible and steering away from the 18+ area! {It's all about the sweets!} 

Weymouth amusement arcade

A trip to the seaside is amiss without a British afternoon tea stop off!

A chill and hangout on the beach with my besties, we headed back to the hostel to get ready for a night out chez Rendezvous. 

Day three:

After an extremely fun night we were paying for it a bit so yet another fry up was in order. We then hopped back in the car and next stop The Isle of Portland. First on the island, the most southern point to view the lighthouse and the scenery was breathtaking! The wind was perfect to fly a kite and an ideal snack stop off. 

The Isle of Portland

We then travelled back through the island to visit the Olympic rings monument for Weymouth and Portland hosting the sailing events, back through to Chesil beach for an ice cream and to visit the Fleet Lagoon before setting sail for home.

Weymouth beach, Chesil beach and kite flying on the Isle of Portland

Three days, three girls, one car and a map

All-in-all an amazing road trip, covering a bit of everything! Releasing our inner child, sophisticated dinners and afternoon tea, a great night out, appreciating the English South Coast and the Jurassic Coast, great weather and the best company a girl could ask for! 

A definite must for a road trip, if only we had more days...

E x

*For information on the hostel visit their website or book through Hostelworld.

**Visit Rendezvous, it's a great night out, starting with some pretty tasty 2-4-1 cocktails! Like their Facebook page or visit their website for more information.

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