Visit Dorset Blog (Seasonal) - Visit Dorset

With all the hassle and stress of Christmas behind you, look forward to relaxing and recharging your batteries in the safe knowledge that you won't need to do it all again for another year!

Prepare to be chilled to the bone as you read the creepy stories behind some of Dorset's most haunted locations. Dare you visit them this Halloween? 

No matter the season, Dorset offers a compelling diversity of sights and experiences and Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa is the ideal base from which to enjoy it all.

You don't need to travel abroad to unwind and chill out by the pool. There are some great places to stay in Dorset with outdoor swimming pools - some even have poolside sun loungers, lazy rivers, waterslides and jacuzzis.

The Good Hotel Guide puts forward their top 5 hotel picks for a cosy winter break in Dorset.

Don your walking boots and embrace Dorset's autumnal beauty on one (or all!) of these five handpicked routes

Sherborne already has something of a Christmassy atmosphere embedded in the stones of many of its buildings.

When the cold begins to take its toll, nothing awakens your senses and gets you into the swing of the festive season like a punchy Christmassy cocktail.

Stuck for Christmas present ideas this year? We’ve picked out some wonderful Dorset inspired gifts that will go down a treat with your friends, family and colleagues this Christmas.