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14 Things to do in Dorset in the Rain

Don’t let a rainy day ruin your holiday! Here are some of the best things to do in Dorset in the rain to keep all ages busy…

Aerial shot of Sandbanks peninsular between Poole and Bournemout, a small island with a leafy centre surrounded by a white sand beach, attached to the mainland by a thin strip of land with a long white sandy beach, all surrounded by bright blue sea

22 of the Best Things to do in Poole

A quirky town with a rich history and the world’s largest natural harbour, there are loads of things to do in Poole. Discover them with the help of a local!

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!

Corfe Castle Village Dorset

11 of the Prettiest Villages in Dorset

A round up of some of the prettiest villages in Dorset. What makes them special, and what to see and do when you’re there…

View of Lyme Regis Harbour looking back at the town from the harbour wall with a purple and pink sunset sky above and the harbour filled with small sailing boats. Things to do in Lyme Regis Dorset.

21 Things to do in Lyme Regis

A round up of the best things to do in Lyme Regis, from fossil hunting, to crazy golf, to hiking. Written by a Dorset local!

Aerial shot of Swanage Bay on a sunny day with the headland stretching out into the blue sea on the far side of the bay. there are many small boats moored in the bay and a small town along the shore. 17 Things to do in Swanage Dorset

17 of the Best Things to do in Swanage

17 of the best things to do in Swanage – an idyllic seaside village on the Isle of Purbeck. Perfect for planning your next Dorset adventure…