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Welcome to Dorset

Dorset is the perfect setting for a break at any time of year. Explore our spectacular Jurassic Coast, charming market towns, rolling countryside and unspoilt beaches.

Book yourself an autumn getaway and take advantage of the many wonderful events taking place in Dorset over the coming months. Swanage Folk Festival and Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival are two of the many great events taking place this September!

If you are looking for accommodation in Dorset you'll find plenty of quality assessed holiday accommodation to choose from, whatever your budget. Whether you prefer a luxury Dorset hotel, a welcoming bed and breakfast, a holiday cottage or a break at a holiday park, we have something suitable for your Dorset holiday. Book your break now!

We have a wealth of Dorset tourist information to help you plan your Dorset holidays. Search on attractions, events, activities, food and drink and how to keep Dorset special to complete your holiday planning.

Have a look at our new video footage of Dorset's outstanding and breathtaking coastline. With stunning scenery it's no surprise that Dorset is a great place to be!

There are many areas to visit - from picturesque seaside resorts to the bustling resorts of Bournemouth and Weymouth - venue for the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympics - Dorset UK has much to offer. Why not go along to some of the great events to celebrate the Cultural Olympiad up to London 2012 and beyond such as B-Side multimedia arts festival and Count Me In!

Dorset's pictureque towns and villages star alongside Bond girl, Gemma Arterton, in the new film Tamara Drewe - out in cinemas 10th September.

We've teamed up with Momentum Pictures to give you the chance to win an exclusive private screening of the film! Find out more about Tamara Drewe and how to enter online.