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Holidays to Dorset
The Dorset coastline stretches as far as Lyme Regis in the west to Christchurch in the east. A visit to Dorset is often described as having the best of both worlds. It sits along the coast with its beautiful beaches, but you are never too far from the rich countryside coupled with rural towns and old time English villages.
Being so close to both the seaside and the countryside you have a wide variety of accommodation types to choose from including self-catering beach houses, rural country B&B’s, and luxury hotels. Dorset has accommodation to suit all needs.
One of the many lasting memories of a holiday or short break away is finding somewhere nice to eat and experience new cuisine. Dorset has some of the finest food and drink in the UK, all using locally sourced produce. If its ale or wine you enjoy, take the opportunity to visit one of the many popular local breweries and vineyards, allowing you to follow the process from grain to glass.
If you are a fan of great literature and novelists, you will be interested to know that Dorset is the birth place of Thomas Hardy and also his final resting place. Lyme Regis was also a favourite holiday haunt of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Explore Hardy Country
Visitors to Dorset can take in Thomas Hardy country located within the Dorset Hills. Follow Thomas Hardy’s story from his place of birth, his home and then onto his final resting place. Along the way you will see the landscapes and see what inspired Thomas Hardy in his writing.
A trip to the town of Bournemouth is a must when in Dorset, a vibrant cosmopolitan town with a variety of shops award winning gardens and water sport activities for all ages. Bournemouth’s gardens are split into three areas of Victorian beauty. The lower gardens adjacent to the sea, the central gardens within the town centre followed by the upper gardens.
There are many festivals held in Bournemouth throughout the year including the annual Air Festival and, of course, food and drink festivals. Be sure to check and confirm dates before visiting.
Take a Step Back in Time
Located in Bovington is the incredible Tank Museum: a collection of armoured vehicles, from the first tanks ever built to the latest heavy armoured vehicles. It really is like taking a walk through history. The collection helps to depict the story of armoured warfare from the First World War to the present day. Aside from the vehicles there are talking heads giving first-hand accounts from those who fought in these machines.
Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorchester is also well worth a visit whilst in Dorset. The lakes are tranquil and beautiful with stunning sculptures to match. With picnic areas available take the opportunity to spend the day relaxing while on holiday in such a tranquil place.
While in Weymouth visit Nothe Fort. Take a history tour and learn about how the past has shaped the Weymouth of today. A visit helps discover the story of people who lived and died in the Dorset area.
Guide to Exploring Dorset
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The Bridge House Hotel
2 Ringwood Road, FerndownSituated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Knoll Gardens and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Bournemouth University. Tower Park and Splashdown Waterpark are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Travelodge Christchurch
Saxon Square Fountain Way, Christchurch
The Black Bear Hotel
14 South Street, WarehamSituated near the beach, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wareham Town Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Corfe Castle and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum and Clouds Hill are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
Dorchester Road, WeymouthSituated by the sea, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Weymouth Beach, Pirate Adventure Mini Golf, and Weymouth Marina. Radipole Lake Nature Reserve and Sea Life Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
The Stanley Guest House
14 Kirtleton Ave, WeymouthSituated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Marina. Radipole Lake Nature Reserve and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Olivers Guest House
12 Waterloo Place, WeymouthSituated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Weymouth Beach, Weymouth Marina, and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf. Weymouth Pavilion and Sea Life Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel
32 High West Street, DorchesterLocated in the heart of Dorchester, this eco-friendly hotel is steps from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and The Keep Military Museum. Borough Gardens and Roman Town House are also within 5 minutes.
Moonfleet Manor
Fleet Road, WeymouthThis family-friendly Fleet hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chesil Beach and Bennetts Water Gardens. Sea Life Tower and Weymouth Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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