Kayaker in turquoise sea at Old Harry Rocks, Dorset

Kayaker at Old Harry Rocks

© Dorset Video Project / Arran Witheford and Brady Gee

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Unlock the secrets to what makes Dorset so special through the lens of our bloggers....we're sure you'll be inspired to make a visit and create your own story, leaving with memories to last a lifetime!

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Birds at Chesil

Winter brings a very different kind of visitor to Dorset. Thousands of migratory birds travel from across northern...

Dorset Pubs with Log Fires

With a chill in the air, and the need to wrap up in hats, scarves and gloves, what could be better than warming up...

Top 10 Dorset Hill Climbs

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There's nothing like the feeling of climbing a huge hill and being rewarded with an incredible view and sense of satisfaction at the top. Dorset's beautiful National Landscape isn't short of great viewpoints so grab your hiking boots and see how many from this list you can tick off... St Catherine’s…

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10 Great Places to Visit in North Dorset

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Often forgotten by the thousands of visitors attracted to Dorset’s famous Jurassic coastline, in the northern half of Dorset there lies a beautiful and largely untouched rural landscape waiting to be explored. Just forty minutes from the sea, North Dorset is filled with chocolate-box pretty…

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Dorset's Jurassic Coast and the Sea Dragon

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In January 2016 a local fossil hunter, Chris Moore, discovered a brand new species of Ichthyosaur in Lyme Regis and Sir David Attenborough helped uncover the story behind the Sea Dragon! Discovery of The Sea Dragon Chris first discovered the new species of fish lizard following a storm in January…

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Reconnect With the Land Beneath Your Feet in Dorset

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This is the second in our series of blogs about reconnecting with Dorset during 2021. This blog is all about exploring our fabulous county on foot as well as learning a little bit of history on your journey. We hope you enjoy some fresh air and feel a spring in your step on these 5 walking routes…

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24 Hours in Sherborne

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Nestled in green valleys and wooded hills, Sherborne is without doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in England and has a reputation for art, antiques and world famous schools. In the morning Spend the morning taking in the delights of the magnificent Abbey and picturesque Almshouse. Take note of…

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Sherborne: Prettiest Town in Dorset?

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I must admit I haven’t lived in Dorset all that very long – I said goodbye to London and moved here last summer on a promise of lengthy beaches, dramatic coastline and towns where no one is in a rush. I found everything that was promised and so much more – rolling countryside, chocolate box cottages…

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Gold Hill: The Best Street Since Sliced Bread

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As the famous Hovis ‘Boy on the Bike’ advert appears on our TV screens once again, we take a closer look at what there is to see and do on that iconic cobble stoned hill, which contrary to popular belief, is not in the north of England but right here in Dorset! “'Twas like taking bread to the top of…

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Shaftesbury: The High Point of Dorset

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Five people who love Shaftesbury reveal the places they recommend to friends and family visiting the town and surrounds. This is a guest blog contributed by Steve Keenan on behalf of Shaftesbury Tourism. Johnnie and Tiggy Walker, DJ and producer Image credit: Shaftesbury News We consider ourselves…

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The Delights of Christchurch in Dorset

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Few places in the country can boast two rivers, two castles, an 11th century Priory Church, a mill of Saxon origin, a medieval bridge and the site of a civil war siege in 1645, so it's no wonder that people have been visiting Christchurch for hundreds of years! Christchurch's spectacular location…

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Dorset handrawn heart Jurassic Coast

What does your Dorset look like? Adventures on our epic coastline? Visiting attractions with family? A walk through the beautiful countryside? Or perhaps a chilled out evening eating and drinking with friends? Discover a sample of your #VisitDorset images below and share your love for Dorset using the hashtag on Instagram.