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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Winter Pubs Walks in Dorset

It can be tempting to stay snuggled up indoors in the cold weather but winter is in fact one of the most beautiful...

Dorset Hotels for Bookworms

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Thomas Hardy, Enid Blyton, Ian McEwan, John Meade Faulkner, Jane Austen, John Fowles: Dorset has more than its fair share of bookish connections, so it’s no wonder that several book festivals have grown up around this literary heritage. Here, the Good Hotel Guide has paired some of its favourite…

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Find your wild in Dorset

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It’s no secret that we’re devotees of all things ‘wild’ at Burnbake Campsite and Forest Lodges and we love nothing more than being immersed in nature, living a life of nostalgic simplicity and natural enchantment. We’re spoilt with our location just a few moments away from Corfe Castle, nestled in a…

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Eco-friendly Holidays in Dorset

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Looking for an eco-friendly holiday that won’t cost the earth and keeps your carbon footprint low? We’ve got some great tips so that you can have a fantastic time in Dorset and be kind to the planet too. How to get here First things first. How are you going to get to Dorset? Using public transport…

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Ten Ways to be an Eco-friendly Traveller to Dorset

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Travellers around the globe are becoming more aware of the impact they are having on the planet when taking a holiday or short break. You may have heard phrases such as green tourism, sustainable travel and eco-friendly holidays - they are well-known ways of visiting a destination with minimal…

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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.