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Welcome to Resort Dorset's first 'shots of the month' issue. We collect photos that we love, each month, from Instagram that contain the tag #resortdorset. To be in with a chance of being featured in next month's issue, just tag #resortdorset on any of your Instagram photos! Each month, there will be a feautured photo. This month's featured photo Weymouth Harbour ... Read more...

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 some quality food and drink. Whether you enjoy a crisp countryside walk or you’re more of a seaside strider, Dorset has it all. Take a look at a wonderful range of pub walks in Dorset below. The Swan Inn – Abbotsbury The Swan Inn is located at the entrance to one of ... Read more...

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 Dorset. With so many things to do, places to see, history and much, much more, there's a whole world of knowledge surrounding Dorset. You may find some questions easy, or you may find some tricky, but there's only one way to find out. It's time to showcase your knowledge on ... Read more...

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 is often spent with family and friends, the ones who have been by our side for last 12 months, and the ones we look to spend the next 12 months with. For many of us, a change is about to happen. We step into the New Year with a fresh vision of exciting things to come. Whatever you’re ... Read more...

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 out to glide (or stumble) across the ice, before treating yourself to a delicious hot chocolate afterwards. Whether you’re a cling-to-the-side kind of skater or have a Torville and Dean style, ice skating is a fab activity for all and a great way to get together with friends and family to have ... Read more...