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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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With the green leaves of summer starting to turn golden yellow, rusty orange and ruby red, it can mean only one thing - autumn is on its way. Dorset’s amazing autumn colours easily rival America’s famous ‘Fall’ - in fact we think they are even better! Stroll through beautiful vistas, breathe in…
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This August and September, join conservation charity Birds of Poole Harbour for our award-winning Osprey Cruises! These incredible experiences offer the opportunity to see one of our most spectacular raptor species and learn more about our work to restore its local breeding population. The Osprey…
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Summer at Burnbake is all about simple pleasures. Slow mornings amongst the trees, days spent exploring the Jurassic Coast and evenings gathered under star filled skies. Tucked between Corfe Castle and Studland, Burnbake has been welcoming families, couples, walkers, adventure seekers, history…
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What Treasures Are Waiting to Be Discovered at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery This Summer? This summer, there's more than one way to explore Dorset's treasures. Whether it’s…
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It wouldn’t be summer in Dorset without fields filled with beautiful yellow sunflowers and maize mazes. Fun for all the family, you can wander through fields of yellow and green and enjoy the countrylife. Some even have PYO Sunflowers to take home as a reminder of your day out in Dorset. Many offer…
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Light up your summer evenings with Dorset’s FREE fireworks displays this July and August! The night sky is set to dazzle as colourful rockets whizz, bang and pop overhead. Kids and grown ups will love seeing the explosion of pyrotechnics, and as the events take place later in the evening, why not…
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If your idea of a perfect weekend involves a country pub, great food, beautiful countryside and absolutely zero urgency, allow us to introduce Cranborne. A Hidden Dorset Gem Tucked away in the heart of Thomas Hardy country, this ridiculously pretty Dorset village is the kind of place that makes you…
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As any parent of young children will know, days out with 1 to 3 year olds can take quite a bit of planning! That's why Jess from the Visit Dorset team has listed her top picks for a fun, toddler-friendly day out in Dorset. Whilst we can't guarantee they'll be completely tantrum free, we hope it will…
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Take a walk along Chesil Beach on a sunny June day and you will often hear the birds before you see them. A high pitched, repetitive chatter gives away the presence of a little tern hovering above the shingle. These rare, delicate seabirds make the long journey from West Africa to breed here on…
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August is a great time of year to visit Dorset! The sun will be shining (hopefully!), and Dorset is buzzing with fantastic events, things to do and places to go! If you're visiting Dorset in August then this is a great time of year to visit our beaches and get out on the water. Or why not head…
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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.