The New Forest

Marsham Court Hotel

A refreshing blend of contemporary and friendly seaside ambiance, our hotel offers a welcoming retreat for group breaks and family holidays. Experience a haven of hospitality with stunning views across Bournemouth Bay.

Location
Just minutes from cosmopolitan shopping and dining, beautiful beaches, entertainment and exciting attractions.

Room Facilities
Rooms features a double/twin bed, flat screen freeview TV, high speed Wi-Fi, coffee/tea making facilities, laptop safe, ironing centre and En-Suite.

Food and Drink
Traditional full english breakfast served daily with toast, cereal and fruit options at our breakfast buffet, as well as a 3-course evening meal. Bar open daily.

What’s Included
5 nights bed & breakfast with a 3 course evening meal. Tea/ Coffee and biscuits on arrival. Solo musician performance on 2 evenings. 2 free days to explore Bournemouth and the Bournemouth Air Festival.

Board
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Bournemouth Air Festival

2 Days Free Entry

Experience the UK’s biggest air festival.
One airshow that’s taken the airshow circuit by storm is the Bournemouth Air Festival. The cliff provides a superb vantage point to watch the flying from with many displays at eye-level or below! The RAF, Royal Navy, Army and civilian displays take place over the festival period along with the Red Arrows display team (subject to final confirmation), parachute display teams, Battle of Britain Flights and more! Away from the flying, there will be ground entertainment featuring fireworks, marching bands, military vehicles and displays, traders, funfair and more!

Itinerary

Day 1
Sit back and relax during your leisurely drive to the south coast. Stopping off at Aston Pottery and Gardens en-route.

Day 2
Poole Harbour Cruise
Take a 70 minute cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour, home to the town of Poole, the golden beaches of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island, home to wildlife and picturesque Brownsea Castle, built to protect against French invasions.

Day 3
Scenic Drive through the New Forest
Today we take a scenic drive through the New Forest, famous for its unspoiled woods and marshlands, where wildlife such as horses and cows can be seen wandering freely. We call into the historic town of Lymington, a colourful ancient seaport with a rich maritime history. Next we head to the ‘capital’ of New Forest, Lyndhurst. Towering over the skyline is the pre-Raphaelite church of St Michael and All Angels where the grave of former Lyndhurst resident Alice Liddel, Lewis Carroll’s inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, can be found.

Day 4
Round steam train ride from Swanage calling at Corfe Castle
Today we travel to Swanage for a round trip on the steam Railway. The seaside resort
of Swanage is a popular holiday destination, retaining much of its original character. There’s also time to visit the delightful village of Corfe and its famous castle. Returning to Bournemouth we stop in Wareham, a picturesque market town where you can walk the Saxon walls and see the historic quay.

Day 5
Bournemouth Air Festival
Free day in Bournemouth which is famous for its seven miles of sandy beach, pier and gardens. This is also the first day of the Bournemouth air festival.

Day 6
Travel home
Having more free time at the air festival we then say farewell to Bournemouth mid- afternoon. We then start our homeward journey with various comfort stops en-route.