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Forde Abbey a large beige stone stately home with turrets and a grey tiled roof next to a river with some green gardens alongside

11 Dorset Stately Homes for a Brilliant Day Out

Last Updated 16 April, 2025

Stunning and historic stately homes and castles in Dorset which you can visit to explore the art, antiques, and curios of former inhabitants.

14 Things to do in Dorset in the Rain

Last Updated 9 April, 2025

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…

Doubledecker bus painted in pastel turquoise with the name Frieda's Tea Bus painted on the side, driving along on the seafront outside a white two storey building. Friedas Tea Bus Bournemouth

Frieda’s TeaBus: Afternoon Tea on a Moving Bus in Bournemouth!

Last Updated 27 March, 2025

Experience a unique twist on a British classic with Frieda’s Afternoon Tea Bus in Bournemouth – served on a moving double-decker bus!

12 Stunning Cottages and Lodges with Hot Tubs in Dorset

Last Updated 28 March, 2025

Some of the most beautiful and enticing cottages, farmhouses, and lodges with hot tubs to rent in Dorset for the perfect luxury getaway…

aerial shot of Bournemouth pier jutting out into the blue sea with the sandy beach on either side and part of the town behind. there is a large building on the pier and a white ferris wheel on the mainland just behind the beach.

32 of the Best Things to do in Bournemouth Dorset

Last Updated 16 April, 2025

An in-depth guide to all the best things to see and do in Bournemouth – written with love by a born-and-raised Dorset local!

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

Last Updated 16 April, 2025

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!

12 Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset for a Country Escape

Last Updated 3 April, 2025

A round up of some of the very best holiday cottages in Dorset – all of them dog friendly. Perfect if you’re planning a family getaway this summer…

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

Last Updated 27 March, 2025

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!