Things to do

Dorchester is Dorset ’s county town, and is ideally situated for exploring Dorset ’s Heritage Coast and the beautiful countryside. Dorchester has many links with history, ranging from the iron age through to more modern history as can be seen in the Dorset County Museum. It was the home town of Thomas Hardy and his homes ‘Max Gate’ and Hardy's cottage are open to the public.There are many other attractions including the Tutankhamen Exhibition, Maiden Castle (ancient iron age hillfort), The Military Museum. Shopping is varied with many individual shops. Our Town Crier can be seen (and heard!) about town, and along with other guides, offers a range of walking tours.

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out, with a variety of good restaurants, cosy pubs and homely tea rooms to choose from.

There are many other family attractions to visit in the area.

Weymouth is the closest seaside town, situated only 8 miles away, with its beautiful sandy bay and safe bathing for children.

We’ll let you into the secret of our favourite beach when you arrive!

Villages like Cerne Abbas, with the famous Giant carved into the hill and its Abbey, pubs and coffee shops and Milton Abbas with its Abbey and school are among the many pretty places to visit in and around Dorset

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