Bucklers Hard & Beaulieu River Cruise
The Shipyard that built Nelson's Navy. Maritime museum, restored 18th century Village and themed exhibitions. River cruise with commentary of the historic waterside sights.
The Shipyard that built Nelson's Navy. Maritime museum, restored 18th century Village and themed exhibitions. River cruise with commentary of the historic waterside sights.
On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the peaceful and historic haven of Buckler’s Hard. Ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar were built here and today the village is still unspoilt by the passage of time. The Maritime Museum and Buckler’s Hard Story, with reconstructed cottage interiors, will give you an insight into the history of the village – the included boat cruise provides an opportunity to take in the tranquil countryside and wildlife.
Sun 22nd May
Depart from Chickerell 08:30 - Portland 09:00 - Weymouth 09:30 - Dorchester 10:00
Arrive Bucklers Hard at 12:00 noon.
Visit the Visitor Centre to learn more about life in the 1790's - the building of massive oak warships - see Nelson memorabilia. You are free to enter some of the restored historic cottage displays, the chapel and Dukes bath house. Lunch is available in the tea rooms, or riverside pub, or you can bring a picnic. At 15:45 join a boat trip on the River Beaulieu for a 30 minute cruise with informative commentary.
Leave Bucklers Hard at 17:00
Return to Dorchester by 19:00 - Weymouth 19:30 - Portland 19:50 - Chickerell 20:15
Inclusive Coach fare, Admission and Boat cruise
£45 Adult, £43 Senior, £26 Child
child 5 - 16 years
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bere Regis Drax | Bere Regis, Drax Arms, West Street |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
