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In Dorset you'll never be far from traditional and pretty villages to explore. Each Dorset village has its own character, history, individual charm and tale to tell.
Here's just a taster of some of Dorset's best villages, whether you come across them by chance on a ramble or cycle ride or you've set off to find that quirky pub, interesting church or village tearoom for a slice of Dorset apple cake!
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Dorchester
The quiet village of Hooke is tucked away in the Dorset Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a picturesque pond and 15th century church at its centre. The single bronze bell in its tower is reputed to be the second oldest bell in Dorset. There are pleasant walks of varying length and...
Wareham
Wool is a small, quiet village with it's own train station and is on the route of the Jurassic Coast bus (X53) linking Poole to Exeter. Lulworth and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, as well as the market town of Wareham are within a short travelling distance. There is a small country market...
Bridport
West Bexington is a small coastal village on the Chesil Beach, between Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury surrounded by National Trust land. Although the village is small, West Bexington has a lot to offer its tourist. Visitors to West Bexington can enjoy year round sea fishing off the beach,...
Wimborne
Located on the border with the New Forest Alderholt is a largely modern village with a 19th century church, pub and shops. A little outside of town lies an 18th century watermill, which is still used today to mill flour.
The name of Alderholt's railway station (no longer in existence) was...
Bridport
Chedington is an attractive village made entirely of rich golden ham stone, high up in the chalk hills of West Dorset and is the source of two rivers, the Axe and the Parret. The village commands one of the finest views in the West Country and many visitors come to the area to marvel at the...
Bridport
Nestling at the foot of the ancient hill fort of Eggardon, Powerstock is a straggling but attractive village surrounded by beautiful countryside including the Dorset Wildlife Trust owned Powerstock Common which boasts superb views of Dorset's coastline and a range of wildlife and flowers,...
Bridport
The Parish of Thorncombe lies in the north-west corner of Dorset, bordering both Devon and Somerset. It is a relative newcomer to West Dorset, having been part of Devon until 1843. Principally agricultural, Thorncombe is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has won a number of village...
Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH
Mudeford has an intriguing history of smuggling over the centuries and the picturesque quay is still the focal point of the local fishing industry. Its spectaular location with Christchurch Harbour on one side and the open sea on the other makes it a very popular destination for sailing and...
Sherborne
Batcombe is a very small village hidden under the northern slope of the Dorset Downs and is surrounded by mysterious legends. The church is the subject of one of these curious tales. It is said that at one time, the local squire, who was known as 'Conjuring Minterne' due to his dabbling in...
Lyme Regis
Sitting under Hardown Hill, Morecombelake is the home of Moore’s Biscuit Factory. The Moore family have been making biscuits since 1850 and are most famous for their traditional Dorset Knob, a hard, round, savoury biscuit typically eaten with cheese. It is said that Thomas Hardy was particularly...
