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Dorset Ideas & Inspiration
We've put together a selection of articles to give you a flavour of Dorset. To get inspired, please select an article below.
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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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3 Jul 2020
We've missed you too
Firstly, thank you for staying away during lockdown; but now, here at Resort Dorset, we can’t wait to welcome you back.
If you are looking for inspiration for this year’s...
3 Mar 2020
February Photos of the Month
Resort Dorset’s second ‘photos of the month’ feature is here! We’ve selected some of our favourite photos from Instagram that either mention @resortdorset or use...
21 Feb 2020
Dorset History
Dorset’s past influences much of what we do here today, the many places we visit, and a great number of the photos we take as our own mementos. A county with a rich heritage,...
14 Feb 2020
Things to do in February Half Term
Monday 17th February marks the start of half-term. Dorset always has so much to offer whenever half-term comes around, whether that involves exploring the countryside and coastline, visiting...
31 Jan 2020
January Photos of the Month
Welcome to Resort Dorset's first 'photos of the month' feature. We collect photos that we love from Instagram each month. To be in with a chance of being featured in next...
17 Dec 2019
Pub Walks in Dorset
A ‘pub walk’ has been a British tradition for many, many years. It’s a great way to bond with the family, stretch your legs, breathe in the fresh air, and ultimately enjoy...
4 Dec 2019
New Year's Eve Events in Dorset
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration. We raise a glass to the year that’s gone by, everything we’ve achieved, and that glass is also raised to the year ahead.
It...
2 Dec 2019
Dorset Beaches
Dorset is surrounded by an 88-mile stretch of quite remarkable coastline. One of the pleasures of visiting (or living in) Dorset is that you’re never too far away from the beach...
25 Nov 2019
Black Friday in Dorset
You’ve probably been saving up your pennies in the hope of grabbing a bargain this Black Friday. We just wanted to let you know that as well as the national deals that you might see...
11 Nov 2019
Things to do in Dorset for Adults
Sometimes, us grown-ups just need a little time out, and nothing beats giving someone, or yourself, the gift of a day, evening, or night of freedom. From romantic getaways and fun-packed...
22 Oct 2019
Cranborne Chase Becomes the World's 14th Dark Sky Reserve
Cranborne Chase is a designated AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) that covers 380sq miles of land across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire, with Cranborne bordering the...
9 Oct 2019
A Seafood Lover's Guide to Dorset
Over the years, seafood in Dorset, just as it has across the world, has become a prized commodity within our lives. Seafood comes in many varieties, and along with being tasty and...
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