Spring in Dorset
Springwatch 2023
The BBC's Springwatch 2023 is hosted at RSPB Arne Nature Reserve in the Isle of Purbeck from 29 May to 15 June.
Low Cost Days Out in Dorset
Take a look at our top suggestions for some budget friendly trips out that won’t break the bank.
Top Reasons to visit Dorset in June
Long days, sunny skies and warm temperatures, means there’s plenty of outdoor fun in store in Dorset during June.
Father's Day
Visit Dorset this Father's Day.
Historical Gardens of Dorset
Dorset is home to many beautiful gardens that give visitors a glimpse into the past.
Reconnect with the Water
Now is the perfect time to reconnect with water and get in touch with your inner water baby.
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Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton nestles in the Piddle valley, between Tolpuddle and Puddletown and is easily reached from the A35 main road. The ancient manor of Athelhampton has been continually lived in since Saxon...
Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park and Spa
For a coastal holiday park in Dorset with luxurious accommodation and 5 star leisure facilities, you need look no further than Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa (previously known as Waterside...
Burnbake Forest Lodges
Burnbake Forest Lodges & Campsites - self catering lodge and camping holidays in Dorset near Corfe Castle, Swanage and Wareham. Burnbake is a magical, woodland...
Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Skills
Probably one of the most authentic woodland activities you can experience in Dorset. Relax in our beautiful secluded woodlands and reconnect with our ancestors way of life. Our Bushcraft activities...
Character Farm Cottages
Welcome to Character Farm Cottages, four self-catering cottages situated on our farm in the villages of Langton Herring near Weymouth and Dorchester. The cottages are a family run...
Chesil Beach
Chesil Beach (previously known as Chesil Vista) is a 5* Holiday Park celebrating a breath-taking coastal location overlooking Portland and the Fleet with panoramic sea views. The fantastic on-park...
Chideock Grange
This is a small, quiet holiday cottage complex, on the outskirts of the village of Chideock, set in a hollow by Winniford Stream and surrounded by rolling farmland. A mile inland off the main road, it...
City Cruises Poole
City Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. We offer a wide selection of cruises along the Jurassic Coast, trips to the Victorian resort at Swanage and the Steam Railway, Poole...
Classic Cottages
Classic Cottages have the perfect holiday home waiting for you in Dorset. From family-sized homes with sea views in Lyme Regis to chic couple’s boltholes in the heart of Bridport, there's...
Dorset Alpaca Walking
Celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or just enjoy a walk through beautiful countryside, with this unforgettable and 'different' experience. The whole experience takes around one...
Dorset Cottage Holidays
Dorset Cottage Holidays is a an independent, family run agency, established over 20 years ago and located locally in the heart of Corfe Castle in Dorset. We offer over 60 holiday cottages in Swanage,...
Dream Cottages
Dream Cottages specialise in self-catering holiday cottages with around 300 independently owned, VisitBritain rated properties across Dorset and the surrounding counties. Since 1989, Dream Cottages...
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Close to Lulworth Cove and the iconic rock arch of Durdle Door, the Holiday Park is ideally situated between Weymouth and Swanage in one of the most spectacular parts of the Jurassic Coast. This...
Greenwood Grange
The Dorset Tourism Award winner of Self Catering Business of the Year! Greenwood Grange is a collection of beautiful stone built self catering cottages offering visitors exceptionally high quality...
Kersbrook
The Kersbrook is a beautiful thatched, eighteenth century Grade II listed building (1780) set in its own picturesque mature gardens just off the town centre with views across Lyme Regis. Family run,...
Knoll House Hotel
You’ll find us at Studland Bay on the Isle of Purbeck, between Poole and Old Harry Rocks. Purbeck is a quiet landscape of coast, cliffs, heath and woodland, and a haven for wildlife. It’s...
Laserguys Laser Tag
Laserguys outdoor laser tag is a mixture of the best elements of paintball and laser quest! Games are suitable for people of all abilities. Laser tag is really easy to play and a fun activity that...
Lulworth Holiday Cottages
Thatched cottage retreats with hidden sun terraces, traditional farm buildings with swimming pools, period properties in rolling park-land... Book a stay in a holiday cottage here on the privately...
Lyme Bay Holidays
Everything about a Lyme Bay Holiday is special. As a family-run business we know what's really important when you take a break, and have over 35 years experience getting it just...
Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat
The Woodsman's Treehouse, Dazzle Treehouse, Pinwheel treehouse & one Yurt (Coracle) set in a beautiful Woodland setting alongside Guy Mallinson’s Woodland craft workshop - as...
Monart Spa Poundbury
*LATEST UPDATE* Please browse through the updated brochure including two new special offers and view the Covid Policy. Gift vouchers now available for as little as £20 Monart Spa - Poundbury is...
Moonfleet Adventure Sailing
Sailing daily from Portland - check website for availability and to book Gift vouchers now available - Prices start at just £35 for a 2 hour cruise on the Tallship Moonfleet. Treat yourself to...
Osmington Mills Lodge Park
Osmington Mills Lodge Park is a relaxed luxury lodge park set in the beautiful wooded valley of Osmington Mills. The quiet rural setting is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway on the Dorset...
Sandford Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
The wonderful woodland surrounds Sandford Holiday Park which is bursting with new activities and facilities to make your holiday unforgettable. A Blue Flag beach is just a short drive away, perfect...
Silverlake Dorset
Dorset is a unique coastal county offering an array of adventures on the southwest coast. Whether you are interested in hiking, biking, or visiting natural heritage sites. You may be more inclined to...
Swanage Railway
Whatever the weather, take a journey back in time with an enjoyable day of excitement and nostalgia at the award winning Swanage Railway. Sit back and relax during a leisurely trip behind a historic...
The Cow Shed & Stags Retreat
Formerly a dairy farm, Saxon Maybank is now a small private holiday park located in the heart of Dorset on an elevated position with stunning far-reaching views over the countryside. Perfect getaway...
The Eastbury Hotel and Spa
A tranquil destination like no other, comfort and elegance, wrapped in West Country charm. The award-winning Eastbury Hotel & Spa, a luxury Georgian Townhouse hotel with Seasons restaurant, bijou...
The Heights Hotel
The Heights Hotel set on the summit of Portland with stunning sea and coastal views over Weymouth and Chesil beach towards Lyme Bay. A warm welcome awaits you at the hotel - whether you are staying...
The Pebbles
Located in a quiet leafy avenue, yet within walking distance of the centre of town, The Pebbles is a Victorian residence in central Weymouth, offering high quality en-suite bed and...
Upton Grange Holiday Cottages
From it’s location of privilege, cossetted in the centre of the tiny unspoilt hamlet of Upton, where the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline rejoices in the simplicity of nearby Ringstead Bay, the...
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
Our Park is situated midway between Bere Regis and Wareham in the heart of Wareham Forest. We have spacious and level camping, caravan and motorhome pitches in a tranquil woodland setting, with...
Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park
Explore an amazing underwater world and journey to the ocean depths at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park! Get up close to over 2,000 creatures, including our playful otters and rescued sea turtles....
Walking
Find your perfect walking route in Dorset.
Coast
Dorset's coast is perfect for a beach day, adventure or activity!
Natural Beauty
Uninterrupted coastal views, epic landscapes and some of the most wonderful wildlife.
Dog Friendly Dorset
All the information you need to plan a break to Dorset with your four legged friend!
