D-Day Tours

With many places of interest in the area, from museums to historic sites, our guided tours offer an excellent insight into the D-Day history of Dorset.

Jeep Tours

Exploring the hidden D-Day history of Dorset.

Join us to enjoy a great day out exploring the hidden history of south Dorset in a vintage military jeep.

Following the stories of two US servicemen based in Dorset our D-Day tour will provide an insight into 'Operation Bolero' and the build up of US military forces as they prepared for war. Starting in the rural heart of Dorset, we follow the military routes from training areas, to marshalling areas, to the ports of embarkation, stopping at places of interest along the way. Utilising our specialist experience and knowledge we ensure that our guests see the best of Dorset's D-Day history.

We also offer a circular jeep tour where we explore our beautiful countryside via the charming rural lanes of Dorset, stopping to admire some of the panoramic views of our ancient historical landscape along the way. After a halfway refreshment stop at an old fashioned village pub we continue our journey through the largely unspoilt countryside of Thomas Hardy's beloved county eventually arriving back at our starting point

Whether you are travelling alone, as a couple or a small family group, we have tours to suit all. You will be accompanied by our guides who are very knowledgeable and enjoy sharing their tales and stories that help bring the history back to life.

Our tour season runs from April to October.

A jeep tour lasts for approximately 6 hours beginning at 10am and finishing at 4pm.

Tours can be altered/adapted for specific needs/interests if required.

Due to the type of vehicles we use an age minimum of 7 years applies.

For more information please contact us at: dday.dorset@gmail.com

Bespoke Tours

Building a tour around your interests.

For guests visiting the area with a specific interest in the US military presence during the D-Day period, we can offer bespoke tours built around your interests.

Do you wish to follow in the footsteps of a US serviceman heading for the beaches of Normandy?

Is the US Airborne an area of interest you would like to learn more about?

We can assist you with everything you need to create your perfect D-Day tour; including airport transfers, accommodation, tours of military sites of interest, onward travel to France and assistance with arranging tours of the Normandy battlefields.

For more information contact us at: dday.dorset@gmail.com

Visiting

The county of Dorset.

Dorset is a rural county in southwest England. Dorset has a varied landscape of chalk downs, steep limestone ridges, and low-lying clay valleys. It is known for the famous Jurassic Coast, a long stretch on the English Channel where the cliffs contain many fossils, and rock formations show millions of years of geological history. The coast features notable landforms such as Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door. The towns of Poole, Weymouth and Swanage are also popular for their sandy beaches.

More information available with our staff

Don't hesitate to reach out to our staff if you need any further information about any of our tours.

Enquiries: dday.dorset@gmail.com