Dorset Travel Guide

England

A two-story brick house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with yellow flowers.
A dinosaur-themed park with a large dinosaur statue, a volcano, and a parking lot.
A grand staircase with red carpet, ornate golden railings, and a statue at the top.
A pier with a restaurant named "JACKTAILS AT" and a beach with people walking and children playing.

Popular cities in Dorset

A beach with people walking and playing, and a row of colorful buildings in the background.
Weymouth
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Ports
Weymouth is calling! Discover its marina, coffee, countryside and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Weymouth Beach
  • Weymouth Harbour
  • Chesil Beach
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A historic waterfront with a castle-like building, a dock, and a small bridge.
Poole
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Ports
Come to Poole and enjoy its oceanfront, beaches and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Poole Harbour
  • Sandbanks Beach
  • Poole Quay
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A coastal town with a waterfront promenade, a large building with a blue roof, and rolling hills in the background.
Swanage
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Come to Swanage and enjoy its oceanfront, natural setting and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Swanage Beach
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
  • Old Harry Rocks
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A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and various shops and cafes.
Dorchester
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Countryside
Experience quaint Dorchester: its bars, countryside, archaeology and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
  • Cerne Abbas Giant
  • West Bexington Beach
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A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
Wareham
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Castle
Get away to quaint Wareham! Enjoy the castle, countryside and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Durdle Door
  • Corfe Castle
  • Lulworth Cove
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A sandy beach with a large cliff in the background.
Bridport
Known for Beaches, Sea and Hunting
Trip time! Discover the beaches, wildlife and UNESCO site in Bridport.

Reasons to visit

  • West Bay Beach
  • Charmouth Beach
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
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Stay near popular Dorset attractions

A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

Durdle Door

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Explore the great outdoors at Durdle Door, a lovely green space in West Lulworth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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