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7 Mar 2025
Family Fun at Nothe Fort
We’ve been talking to Fiona Elliott from Dorsetmums. When her children were quite young, Fiona started up her own website, social media and blog to share her family's experiences...
26 Feb 2025
Unusual Things to do in Dorset
One of the big appeals to visiting Dorset is that it feels rather like a secret waiting to be discovered. With hidden coves, dramatic cliffs, unusual place names and unique hobbies, it is...
7 Feb 2025
Protecting Primates with Monkey World
Monkey World and the UK Primate Pet Trade
For more than 30 years, Monkey World has been battling the legal UK primate pet trade! Since the park opened, as well as dealing with the...
7 Feb 2025
Dorset Tourism Award Winners
Dorset Celebrates its Stars!
Dorset tourism businesses this week celebrated the much-anticipated Dorset Tourism Awards at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.
Five months of...
27 Jan 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Dorset
Durdle Adore!
Love is in the air, everywhere I look around…
Yes, Valentine’s Day is back and whether you love it or hate it, it’s time to show that special...
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1 Jan 2025
Dorset Breaks 2025
As we head into a new year it's a great time to get planning your next Dorset break. Here are a few places you might want to seek out for your next Dorset getaway!
Attention!...
1 Jan 2025
What's New in Dorset
If you’re one of those keen to try out the next big thing, then check out these leisure venues that have opened their doors here in Dorset over the past few months!
Viking...
27 Nov 2024
Festive Foodie Highlights
Get your tastebuds tingling this Christmas. We’re big advocates of Dorset’s foodie scene and enjoy nothing more than delicious dining – Dorset style. Here are some foodie...
7 Sep 2024
Ice Skating in Dorset 2025
Christmas is nearly here and there’s a fun way to get you in the festive spirit — by ice skating in Dorset!
Nothing beats wrapping up, getting your skates on and heading...
31 Aug 2024
Dorset Countryside
Escape to the Dorset countryside and breathe in the fresh air as you gaze over a landscape that looks untouched by time; you can just imagine days gone by, when horses pulled the plough...
8 Apr 2024
Stay Safe on the Dorset Coast
Dorset Coast Safety Messages
Stay safe on the Dorset Coast Dorset Beach Safety Information - Visit Dorset (visit-dorset.com)
Image by Sarah Middleton Photography...
5 Apr 2024
D-DAY 80th Anniversary Weekend
Operation Overlord – D-DAY 80th Anniversary 6TH June 1944 – 6th June 2024.
This year sees the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and in commemorative events across the county,...
11 Dec 2023
How Well Do You Know Dorset?
Resort's Christmas Quiz
How well do you know Dorset?
We're stepping into the festive spirit with a 20 question (including a bonus question!) quiz to test your knowledge on...
17 Jul 2023
Top Things to do in Dorset!
Top things to do in Dorset this Summer!
Here is a snapshot of some of the great things to do taken from Resort Dorset.
1. Hop on the Swanage Railway, sit back and let your senses take...
9 May 2022
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Events in Dorset
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with us here in Dorset. Dress for the occasion in red white and blue and join in the fun to be had at events right across the county (scroll down...
13 Jul 2021
Hidden gems - secret places to visit in Dorset
Get off the beaten track in Dorset, and explore some of these hidden locations. Dorset is well-known for some spectacular places to visit, but there’s much more just waiting to be...
18 Feb 2021
Plan your Dorset Staycation
We’ve all had better years. If you’re looking for a much-needed break, look no further - here are 10 good reasons you can’t go wrong with a Dorset staycation in...
16 Nov 2020
Shop for Dorset this Christmas
Shop Dorset and it’s a win, win – not only will your gift please the recipient but by shopping locally online in these difficult times you’ll be helping our Dorset...
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