Dorchester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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George Albert Hotel & Spa
"We received a warm welcome when we arrived. All the staff we met were friendly. The breakfast was very good. We were pre-warned about the closure of the spa - not that we were going to have any time to use it. It was a good place to stay so we could attend a family wedding at Mapperton House. Plenty ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
"Nice room , parking is pay now sadly ."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
"Awesome hotel with lively pub on the ground floor."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Ivy Apartments
"A nicely appointed apartment with en suite shower room and small kitchen room. Decoration was good and the area was quiet. Helpful and communicative host."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Quayside Quarters
"Great location, nice room and excellent service from the owners."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Alum Chine Beach House
Popular places to visit
West Bexington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Dorchester. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.
Cerne Abbas Giant
Find out about the history of Cerne Abbas when you take a trip to Cerne Abbas Giant. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Maiden Castle
Find out about the history of Winterborne Monkton when you spend time at Maiden Castle. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Maumbury Rings
Find out about the history of Dorchester with a stop at Maumbury Rings. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.
- West Bexington Beach
- Cerne Abbas Giant
- Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
- Athelhampton House and Gardens
- Maiden Castle
- Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
- Sculpture by the Lakes
- Ringstead Beach
- Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
- Maumbury Rings
- Mill House Cider Museum
- Terracotta Warriors Museum
- The Keep Military Museum
- Borough Gardens
- Dinosaur Museum
- Badger Watch Dorset
- Weymouth Bay
