Winchester, Southampton and the Lulworth Cove

The first stop on your journey is The Vyne, a 16th century manor and country house. It was originally built for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain. Then it was acquired by the Chute family, who managed the estate and made sure it retained its glory for more than 300 years. In the 17th century it was remodelled, and a classical portico and summerhouse were added to the ensemble.
Take your time to indulge in the lovely atmosphere of the place. The grounds of the estate are a perfect place for a morning walk.

Next stop – Winchester and its iconic landmark in the centre of the city. The Cathedral has been a key place of worship and history for more than 900 years. It's truly one of the greatest cathedrals of the UK. It's the resting place of Saxon royalty, bishops and also Jane Austen – the famous English novelist. Apart from the world-class architectural interest, the Cathedral also holds numerous outstanding works of art to admire.

It's time for lunch. After a quick 25-minute drive from Winchester, you'll be in Southampton. There are many restaurants on the banks of the River Itchen. Find a place to eat and take in the views.

If you like significant historical ruins, this is the place to be. The atmosphere is a bit surreal, but definitely exciting! A short detour is worth the effort to visit this old Abbey.
After your visit to the Abbey you'll drive further to the southwest, and to make sure you have enough charge in your EV, make a stop in Blandford Forum. It'll require a detour, but a very short one.

Next to a shopping centre, there's a fast-charging station with different plugs available for your EV. One hour should be enough to get the charge required for the next part of the trip.
This is the charging station of the GeniePoint network, so make sure you sign up in advance on their official website. Here are the specifications:
CHAdeMO: 1 Plug, 50 kW CCS/SAE: 1 Plug, 50 kW Type 2: 1 Plug 43 kW

While the car is charging, go for a stroll in Stour Meadows Park, a local scenic park nearby. The park features stone bridges over the River Stour that look remarkable, especially in the afternoon sun, if you're lucky with the weather.

Your next stop is the Blandford Town Museum, but if the museum is closed, it's still nice to walk the streets of the town before heading out to the main destination of your journey, where the first day will finish.

Pick up your car and continue the journey.

In the evening, you will arrive at Lulworth Cove. Park your car in this car park located not far from this famous natural attraction and head out for an evening stroll.

The iconic Lulworth Cove and surrounding coastline are part of the world-famous Jurassic Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In summer, there might be lots of people sunbathing and swimming, but it gets quieter in the evening. Between September and May is the best time for hiking in the area.
Watch the sunset from the shore or explore the Stair Hole to the southwest of the cove.

Having enjoyed the sunset, get back to West Lulworth and look for a place to have dinner. Then sleep well in one of the village's hotels and get plenty of rest for the second day of your adventure.