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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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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...
16 Sep 2019
Dorset Set for September Heatwave
Dorset has had its fair spell of heatwaves over the summer – but it’s not over yet!
This week, w/c 16th September, we’re set for another.
Temperatures are...
13 Sep 2019
Dorset Tourism Awards - Finalists Announced for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
As proud sponsors of the small visitor attraction of the year category, all at Resort Dorset would like to congratulate the businesses that have made it through to the finals of the Dorset...
23 Jul 2019
Holidays in Dorset - 10 Must-Visit Places
Dorset is well-known for many reasons, and you’re probably visiting because you’ve heard many great things about the beautiful county (we’re guessing the 95-mile stretch...
22 Jul 2019
Dorset Food Festivals
In Dorset, things are pretty simple – we love food.
Our food festivals have been growing each year and include incredible events such as the hugely successful Dorset Seafood...
11 Jul 2019
Dorset Village Fairs
Our village fairs pay homage to the rural culture that Dorset is built upon. It’s a way of celebrating Dorset that involves fun for everyone.
Dorset village fairs, fetes and festivals...
2 Jul 2019
Special Places to Stay in Dorset by the Sea
When it comes to golden beaches, stunning coastlines and picturesque harboursides, Dorset is first on the list for many. Escaping the urban lifestyle, all of this makes for a dreamy...
26 Jun 2019
Music Festivals in Dorset
Edging closer to summer, we all know the one that’s thing for sure in England – the warm weather doesn’t last forever. That’s why going to a music festival during...
21 Jun 2019
Places to go for a Cream Tea in Dorset
Here in Dorset, looking for places to go for a cream tea (or afternoon tea) isn't exactly difficult. You're likely to be able to get a top-notch cream tea at just about any town or...
18 Jun 2019
Art in Dorset: Craft Your Creativity
We believe that local art deserves all of the credit it's due, which is why we're showing you many of the ways you can get creative with art in Dorset.
There are lots of...
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Sat12thSep
Memories of Yesteryear
Wimborne
Fri11thSepuntilSun13thSep
Autumn Steam Gala
Swanage
Thu10thSepuntilSun13thSep
b-side's Big Weekend
Portland
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
Seafood and Sounds Festival
Poole
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
South West Model Show at the Tank Museum
Wareham
Sun13thSep
Sticks & Bones Makers Market
Weymouth
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