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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!

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…

Dorset Museum's wtih Virtual Tours

Dorset Museums with Virtual Tours

Stuck inside? Here’s a list of museums in Dorset that offer the chance to tour the site, rooms, or collection digitally…

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!