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Explore Dorset this spring
May Half Term
There is no better place to spend your precious time off than right here in delightful Dorset!
Exploring Dorset on a Guided Walk
Find out about the best way to explore Dorset on foot - go with a guide!
Spring Breaks
Say goodbye to Winter and celebrate the arrival of Spring in beautiful Dorset.
June Bank Holiday
Book your long weekend escape to Dorset today!
Dog friendly Dorset
All the information you need to plan a break to Dorset with your four legged friend!
Walking Breaks
Explore miles of routes and trails across Dorset's coast and countryside.
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Sherborne
Visit Sherborne
Sherborne. a picture perfect town in rural Dorset with two castles, a magnificent abbey and much...
Corgis and Crowns Little Explorers
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Jubilee themed arts and crafts, activities and a garden trail. Make a crown fit for a king or queen, unleash your creative side with corgi crafts, and follow the...
Platinum Jubilee Crafts on Swanage Pier
Come along and enjoy making coronation themed crafts to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. £1.50 per child.
Blandford Forum Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Blandford Forum Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Build your Jubilee Royal Barge – construct and decorate a miniature Royal Barge using recycled, clean materials (no polystyrene). The...
Bournemouth Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Thursday 2nd June - Beacon Lighting, East Overcliff Visit Bournemouth on Thursday 2nd June and see the beacon being lit on the East Overcliff, near to the Jon Egging Memorial at 9.45pm,...
Bridport & West Bay Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
2nd June - Symondsbury Jubilee Party, Symondsbury Estate, Bridport On Thursday 2nd June the Symondsbury Estate are hosting a traditionally British Jubilee party in...
Christchurch Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Thursday 2 June - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations At 2pm on Thursday 2nd June, the new Town Crier will be announcing the start of the celebrations and then a twilight procession along...
Corfe Castle Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Corfe Castle Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2nd to 5th June. Thursday 2nd June - Lighting of the Corfe Castle Beacon Location: Gathering in the Village Square, Church Lawn and...
Dorchester Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee in Dorchester over the bank holiday weekend. There's something for everyone to enjoy. Thursday 2nd June - Jubilee Family Fun Day, Borough Gardens A...
Gillingham Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Gillingham with a programme of events running from Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June. Thursday 2 June - Lighting the Beacons In the evening...
Lyme Regis Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
This summer Lyme Regis has a fantastic programme of exciting music, entertainment and community celebrations to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from the 2nd to the 5th June. ...
Organ Recital
A special organ recital to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee to be given on Thursday 2nd June at 7.30pm by Malcolm Archer (formerly organist of Bristol, Wells and St Paul's Cathedrals)....
Poole Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
This summer Poole has a fantastic programme of exciting music, entertainment and community celebrations to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from the 2nd to the 5th June. 2nd June -...
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend - Torchlight Procession
A weekend of spectacular events in Lyme Regis will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. We have an exciting programme of music, entertainment and community celebration to honour The...
Shaftesbury Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Sherborne with a programme of events running from Thursday 2nd June to Saturday 4th June. Thursday 2 June - Queen's Jubilee Celebrations ...
Sherborne Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Sherborne with a programme of events running from Thursday 2nd June to Saturday 4th June. Thursday 2nd June - Beacon Lighting, The Terraces...
Wareham Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Thursday 2nd June - Wareham Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Howard’s Lane Car Park will be closed on the day and used for the celebrations from 1pm. In the afternoon there...
Weymouth Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Weymouth Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Thursday 2nd June Local celebrations include a free public firework display on Weymouth Beach on the evening of Thursday 2nd June to start the long...
Wimborne Minster Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Wimborne Minster Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Thursday 2nd June Town Crier to read Proclamation from The Minster Green at 2 pm. As a tribute to Her Majesty’s reaching the...
Swanage Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Swanage Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Friday 3rd June Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Street Party will be held in The Lower High Street and Prince Albert Gardens with support thanks...
Big Jubilee Lunch in the Field
It's not every day you get to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Join the Big Jubilee Lunch on Field and celebrate the Queen's 70 year reign! Bring your picnic and enjoy music, food,...
Jubilee Sunday Extravaganza
A sumptuous buffet style banquet of classic English and Dorset Fayre from Mel at Langham Vineyard Cafe; Savoury tarts, finger sandwiches, meats, cheeses and tasty salads, will set up our sweet tooth...
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend - BBC Big Band on the beach!
A weekend of spectacular events in Lyme Regis will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. We have an exciting programme of music, entertainment and community celebration to honour The...
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend - Fireworks' Grand Finale
A weekend of spectacular events in Lyme Regis will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. We have an exciting programme of music, entertainment and community celebration to honour The...
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend - Jubilee Picnic in the Gardens
A weekend of spectacular events in Lyme Regis will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. We have an exciting programme of music, entertainment and community celebration to honour The...
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.
Walking
Hike, ramble or stroll...Dorset has stunning views around every corner!
Dorset's Dark Skies
Dorset has some amazing stargazing locations, here's our beginners guide to stargazing and events.
Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th Century manor-houses and is surrounded by one of the great architectural gardens of England. The house contains many finely furnished rooms including The Great...
Burnbake Forest Lodges
Read the latest information about Covid-19. Burnbake Forest Lodges & Campsites - self catering lodge and camping holidays in Dorset near Corfe Castle, Swanage...
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 Vista
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 facilities include an Indoor pool, a...
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 Belle Pleasure Cruises
Dorset Belle Cruises set sail from Bournemouth or Swanage Piers for day trips with a 3 hour stop over or join us for a 40 minute coastal cruise from Bournemouth Pier. Bournemouth Pier to...
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...
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 & five luxury glamping tents (yurts, tipi, shepherds hut & bell tent) set in a beautiful Woodland setting alongside Guy...
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...
Museum of East Dorset
Located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Wimborne Minster, visitors can discover the story of East Dorset with stunning Roman wall paintings, the fascinating childhood gallery and a unique...
Osmington Holiday Park
Osmington 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 coast,...
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
Sitting in the heart of West Dorset, Silverlake offers a stunning space that celebrates unspoilt nature, beautiful wildlife and everything the great outdoors has to offer. Choose from one of the...
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 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...
Toad Hall Cottages
Toad Hall Cottages is a leading provider of holiday cottages throughout the South West, and with an office in Lyme Regis in the heart of the region, they know Dorset inside out. ...
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...
Waterside 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 Waterside Holiday Park & Spa, set right alongside Weymouth's...
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....
Woodland Archery, Axe Throwing and Crossbow shooting in Dorset
Nestled in a beautiful Dorset woodland, you will find Insight Activities award winning outdoor activity company We provide fun and memorable outdoor activities in Dorset and are great for: People...
