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Emily Luxton is a UK travel blogger and freelance writer from Dorset, England. Born and bred in Weymouth, she still considers the South Coast home, despite travelling all over the world for work.

Arial shot of Old Harry Rocks on the Isle of Purbeck, a small peninsula of land covered in grassy fields with white chalk cliffs around the edge and a series of tall white rock stacks leading out into the blue sea

The Ultimate Isle of Purbeck Travel Guide

An in-depth travel guide to the Isle of Purbeck on the southwest coast of England – written by a Dorset local. What to see and do, where to stay, and more!

Thomas Hardy's cottage, near Dorchester - a small two stoey cottage with cream walls and a thatched roof with a green garden in front filled with plants and flowers and dense trees of a forest behind

25 Things to do in Dorchester

A local’s guide to the best things to do in and around Dorchester in Dorset – PLUS a list of festivals and events for your diary!

view of durdle door beach from the top of the cliff at sunset, there is a rock arch to the left and a curved shingle beach below the the cliffs and the sun setting over the sea taken on the walk from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door.

Dorset Quiz – 50 Questions and Answers

My 50-question Dorset quiz – perfect for locals, or fans of the county! Test your knowledge and see how well you really know Dorset, England…

books set in dorset

Fantastic Fiction: 17 Books set in Dorset

A list of fiction books set in Dorset – from classics to contemporary fiction. Plus a list of every Thomas Hardy novel set in the county.

Dorset breweries you can visit

16 Brilliant Dorset Breweries to Visit

A list of breweries in Dorset, England which can be visited for tours, tastings, or simply to pick up a few bottles of brew!