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As autumn leaves give way to the crisp embrace of winter, many of us set our sights on a cosy escape. If...
Winter brings a very different kind of visitor to Dorset. Thousands of migratory birds travel from across northern...
I’m going to make a confession: I’d never visited Dorset. Not once. When people talk about visiting,...
With a chill in the air, and the need to wrap up in hats, scarves and gloves, what could be better than warming up...
There’s a reason why a country walk in the Autumn is such a delightful thing to do; it’s the feeling...
What if choosing your Christmas tree this year could also help protect one of Dorset’s rarest landscapes? On...
With just over three months to go, the countdown to Christmas Day in 2026 is well and truly underway! And...
Christmas is the season of giving, and what better present to give than the gift of a fantastic experience in...
This winter, discover a different side of Dorset. Crisp coastal walks, dark starlit skies, fascinating wildlife and...
Stand Up Paddleboarding in Dorset is incredibly popular and it's easy to see why! Whether you are looking to experience a beautiful, calming paddle down a local Dorset river or paddleboarding along the Dorset coast with breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast, there are many fantastic…
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Leave the car behind, let someone else do the driving and explore beautiful Dorset on foot and by bus. All of the following 10 walking routes start at bus stops, and they are either circular or you’ll be able to easily catch a bus back to your start point. They range from 1.5 miles to 15 miles, so…
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Dorset is renowned for its delicious local produce. From chocolate and cheese to ice-cream and apple cake, it’s all made in Dorset. And with its mild climate, the county is home to many vineyards, cider farms, orchards and breweries, who not only produce delicious drinks, but many of them also offer…
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Here is our third ‘Reconnect with…’ blog encouraging visitors to Dorset to take the time to slow down and appreciate their surroundings. This time it’s all about water and we’ve got some great ideas to get you back in touch with your inner water baby. What’s SUP? Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP for…
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Autumn is a great time of year to explore Dorset by bike. We’re still getting some lovely sunny days, but now that the weather is cooling down, cycling is that little bit easier – especially if you’re going up hill! If you’re new to cycling or getting back in the saddle after a break, why not try…
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Autumn is finally here in sunny Dorset, fields are being harvested and tree-lined avenues are turning from green to gold and auburn - there are conkers and acorns underfoot! This is the perfect time of year to visit the cultural heritage capital of Dorset. Dorchester, Dorset’s County Town and the…
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Gone are the days when this historic seaside town was just a place to visit in summer. When the carefree days of summer come to an end, the entertainment continues all year around in Swanage. Swanage experiences some of the best weather on the south coast of England, even rain showers are beautiful…
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I’m Cheryl, a member of the Visit Dorset tourism team and I love exploring family-friendly, off road cycle routes. This is the second part of my family cycle ride, exploring the North Dorset Trailway. In my previous blog, my family and I cycled a 3 mile section of the North Dorset Trailway from…
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Halloween is the time of year when the supernatural are at their most hair-raising and spine-chilling. Feel your skin crawl as you stand amidst ghostly occupants of Dorset’s spooky pubs, stately homes and historic buildings where paranormal activity haunts the grounds and current residents. A…
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Jurassic Coast
So summer is just around the corner, and you look like you need a holiday! And unless you’ve...
