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The South West Coast Path in Dorset
Lots of our guests enjoy walking part of the South West Coast Path. That’s no surprise, as it passes within a mile of...
Explore the Jurassic Coast in South Dorset
It took 185 million years to create the Jurassic Coast. It will take you a lifetime to explore what it’s got to offer....
Upton Grange in the D-Day Story
In the summer of 1944 our section of Dorset coast was alive with military activity. Thousands of troops, many of them...
Five places in Dorset to visit in the spring
There’s no shortage of amazing places to visit in Dorset. Many of them are worth visiting at any time of the year, and...
Weymouth Carnival
** Update March 2024 - Carnival cancelled for this year ** Unfortunately, the carnival team has announced that there...
Festivals and Events in Dorset 2024
There are amazing number of Dorset festivals and events planned for 2024. We’ve put together a list of the events we...
Five places you must visit in Dorset
You're spoilt for choice when thinking about places to visit in Dorset. The county is blessed with a glorious variety...
Secret Places to Visit in Dorset
Dorset is rich with hidden gems of places to explore. Arguably the entire county is the 'hidden gem' of the South West...
7 Best Beaches in Weymouth
Weymouth is regularly listed as having one of the best beaches in the UK. The wide sandy expanse, with its safe,...
7 Most Beautiful Places in Dorset
Your idea of beauty probably isn't quite the same as ours. It may even change, depending on what's going on in your...
Fossil Hunting in Dorset
Every day, whatever the weather, families and couples can be found hunting for fossils on Dorset beaches. Winter...
Short Winter Walks in Dorset
The winter months can be a beautiful and invigorating time to explore the Dorset countryside on foot. The low sun,...