Dorset Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
Dorset is a county of breathtaking scenery, stunning landscapes and a wonderful coastline spanning from Lyme Regis to Christchurch. Much of the county is designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst the coastline has been awarded Heritage coastline status. Visit for its beauty and diversity. With some lovely fishing ports and quiet villages, it is a great short break destination.
Dorset Highlights
- Bournemouth's seven miles of golden beach - award-winning safe beach with beach huts, deckchairs, volley ball and more
- Britain's Olympic Sailing Capital - Weymouth is a mecca for south coast yachtsmen, and will be the sailing venue for the 2012 Olympic Games.
- Corfe Castle - climb the hill to see the ruins of Corfe Castle, destroyed by Parliamentarians during the English Civil War
- Christchurch Priory - a medieval monastic church exhibiting both Norman & Tudor architecture
- Compton Acres - enjoy these marvellous gardens that mix formal planting with wonderful stone and bronze statues
Plan your visit to Dorset
- Dorset Hotels - view and choose a place to stay
- Dorset Attractions - places to visit
- Dorset Short Breaks - offers and ideas
Hotels in other popular destinations
Bournemouth Hotels - Christchurch Hotels - Dorchester Hotels
Poole Hotels - Shaftesbury Hotels - Sherborne Hotels - Swanage Hotels
The New Forest Hotels - Weymouth Hotels - Wimborne Minster Hotels
