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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!