Kayaker in turquoise sea at Old Harry Rocks, Dorset

Kayaker at Old Harry Rocks

© Dorset Video Project / Arran Witheford and Brady Gee

Discover the insider's guide to Dorset

Unlock the secrets to what make's 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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Dorset Hotels for Bookworms

Thomas Hardy, Enid Blyton, Ian McEwan, John Meade Faulkner, Jane Austen, John Fowles: Dorset has more than its fair...

Autumn adventures in Swanage

Gone are the days when this historic seaside town was just a place to visit in summer. When the carefree days of...

Top 10 Dorset Hill Climbs

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 AONB 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 Chapel It’s a…

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Eco-friendly Holidays in Dorset

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

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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Reconnect With Nature in Dorset

If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the natural world is super important to human health and wellbeing. Even if you know nothing about nature, just getting outside for some fresh air and exercise makes you feel better and recharges your batteries. Life has been so hectic over…

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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.