Nearby

Nearby

Rural Dorset is one of the most peaceful, beautiful and genuinely unspoilt areas in England, where you are never too far from the stunning heritage coastline.

Abbotsbury	Charming thatched village with a wonderful swannery
Blandford	Georgian market town with pleasant shopping facilities and museums.
Cerne Abbas	Picturesque village with Abbey ruins and the famous 'Cerne Giant'
Corfe Castle	Historic village nestling beneath towering castle ruins
Hardy's Dorchester	County town with bustling shopping precincts and Roman architectural remains and mosaics
Lulworth	Spectacular natural cove with wonderful walks to Durdle Door
Lyme Regis	Narrow streets tumbling down to harbour with famous Cobb
Poole	Ancient port, busy quays, a must for water sport enthusiasts.
Portland	Explorer's 'Island' joined to Weymouth by natures wonder - Chesil Beach
Shaftesbury	Historic Saxon hill top town with spectacular views
Sherborne	Thriving cultural centre, 15th century almshouse and 2 castles
Studland	Glorious sandy beaches
Swanage	Seaside resort with delightful promenade and pier
Wareham	Gateway to the Purbecks. Walled Saxon town with riverside restaurants.
Weymouth	Traditional regency period seaside resort and picturesque harbour

Our suggested days out could include a trip to: The world's largest Tank Museum in Bovington (on the Wool to Bere Regis road), Poole and Sandbanks for windsurfing and boating trips around the world's second largest natural harbour. Explore Brownsea Island owned by the National Trust, famous for its bird sanctuary. The Isle of Purbecks, perhaps to include Wareham, Corfe Castle and a trip to Swanage on the famous Steam Railway.

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There is so much to do and see in Dorset, a week is just not long enough. We would be happy to advise. We also maintain a large library of leaflets.