Dorset Features
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16 Aug 2017
The Dorchester Agricultural Society have begun the countdown to the Dorset County Show, taking place on Saturday September 2 and Sunday September 3.
With just three weeks left to go, excitement is mounting for the variety of family entertainment and attractions this year, as well as spectacular shows, stunts, and some of the best livestock from around the UK.
Helping draw an expected 60,000 visitors to the two day agricultural extravaganza held at the Dorchester Showground will be ... Read more...
15 Aug 2017
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It’s Afternoon Tea Week! We find out where to go in Dorset to enjoy this tasty tea-time tradition, and discover a little slice of history along the way.
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea." – Henry James, Author
Britain has some brilliantly bizarre food traditions from cheese rolling to pancake racing but there’s no tastier – and less energetic – tradition than ... Read more...
11 Jul 2017
The Friends of Poole Park are delighted to announce that they will be re-launching the iconic Poole Park Railway this summer.
Date: Saturday 22nd July 2017
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: Poole Park Railway Station
Having recently won the tender from Borough of Poole Council to operate the train for the next 30 years, the charity has been working hard to refurbish the Station, Engine Shed and Train Track. Rolling stock has also been purchased and a ... Read more...
3 May 2017
The Nao Victoria has arrived in Weymouth and will be open to the public from May 4th to 14th so that visitors can get to know her extraordinary story.
The Nao is an historical replica of the first ship that successfully circumnavigated the world commanded by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano in the 16th century. Almost 500 years ago (1519- 1522), one of the greatest maritime adventures of all time was accomplished. One of the biggest acts of maritime history ... Read more...
21 Apr 2017
Fish and chips, our undisputed national dish, is one tasty treat that Weymouth can be proud of. Is there any better combination than fresh fish in a crispy batter, served up with a generous portion of freshly fried chips?
Visitors can tuck in to delicious fish and chips while watching Weymouth's fishing vessels come and go.
Here are some of the best fish and chip restaurants and takeaways that Weymouth has to offer.
Top Weymouth Fish & Chips
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11 Apr 2017
Dorset has its fair share of spectacular views and now Durdle Door and Bournemouth's Pier and Beach have been named as two of the UK's top 20 views in a study conducted by Samsung, placed 15th and 19th respectively.
The county certainly offers rich pickings for photographers, as this image of Durdle Door from Dorset photographer Chris Jones demonstrates.
Here's the full list, please comment below and let us know your favourite Dorset views.
Top 20 UK ... Read more...
15 Mar 2017
Where is Broadchurch Filmed?
Hit ITV series Broadchurch is now back on our screens and West Bay in Dorset once again finds itself in the spotlight. On-screen drama is a given, but the dramatic cliffs, seascape and beautiful surroundings provide a wonderful drama of their own.
An all-star cast including David Tennant and Olivia Colman return in series 3, and a dark new case needs solving.
The iconic cliffs at West Bay are bound to feature heavily in Broadchurch, but ... Read more...
9 Mar 2017
The Resort Dorset website was re-launched today. Bringing together information on what to see and do across the county, the website aims to be a comprehensive resource for visitors to the area.
We'll be adding more events, vouchers and interesting articles to the website over the coming months. Stay tuned, and to see more of what Dorset has to offer give our popular Resort Dorset Facebook page a like.
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