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Dorchester Tourist Information Centre

Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
South Walks House
Charles Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1EE

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Telephone: +44 01305 267992

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Dorchester Tourist Information Centre is located on the ground floor of Dorchester Library & Learning Centre, close to the shopping centre, Brewery Square and town centre car parks. 01305 267992

Easily accessible by bus, train or on foot, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can provide comprehensive information about Dorchester and the surrounding area to help you plan and make the most of your visit.
•    Advice on what to do, where to go and how to get there
•    Accommodation bookings and availability information
•    Tickets and travel times for coach and ferry operators
•    Tickets for local events, attractions and theatres
•    Maps, local interest books on sale

Accessibility:

•    Level access, low level counter and seating available
•    Guide dogs and dogs for the disabled welcomed
•    Information in large print
•    Temporary disabled car parking permits
•    RADAR keys available
•    On site toilets (inc Changing Place facilities)

 

Opening Times

CONTACT BY TELEPHONE & LEAVE MESSAGE OR E MAIL. (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday09:30 - 13:00*
SundayClosed*
CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT WORKING REMOTELY (5 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday09:30 - 13:00
SundayClosed

* CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT WORKING REMOTELY. PLEASE CONTACT BY TELEPHONE & LEAVE MESSAGE OR E MAIL & WE WILL RESPOND TO YOUR ENQUIRY.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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Telephone: +44 01305 267992

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Brian P
      Cardiff UK
      Not Easy to Find
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 3rd October 2019
      This is in a place you would not expect visitors to go, its round the back of any main streets. The staff are very helpful. Read full review
    • Cjay407
      Dorchester, United Kingdom
      Knowledgeable friendly service
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 17th November 2019
      The staff here are always really friendly and helpful, nothing is ever too much trouble for them. They have great knowledge of local attraction and what is going on in the area. Read full review
    • David A
      Berkshire, United Kingdom
      Not that easy to find but well worth visiting
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 5th April 2020
      It's part of the library and not immediately obvious but the staff and very helpful and friendly with lots of good advice. A good way to get an introduction to Hardy country. Read full review
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    • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2014 Gold Dorset Tourism Awards 2014 Gold 2014

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