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About Dorset
Dorset is a county of great beauty, situated on the South Coast of England, bounded by the Counties of Devon, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Dorset boasts an outstanding 75 mile long shore fronting the English Channel which separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. A traditional English county rich in archaeology, unspoilt rural villages and countryside. Nearby attractions include the picturesque and homely Town of Weymouth, Historic Sherborne Castle Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Mapperton House and Gardens of Elizabethan origin, home of the Earl and Countess of Sandwich.
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 | Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour, it is around 1 mile long by 3/4 mile broad; it is beautifully wooded with..... Information | Pictures (15) | Hotels |
 | Where better to see and learn about the creatures of the deep than in an aquarium suite set tantalizingly beside the sea. Well,..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | Nothe Fort lies to the east of Weymouth. This spectacular "D" shaped building is preserved as one of the finest pieces of..... Information | Pictures (17) | Hotels |
 | Erected in 1906, Portland Bill Lighthouse with 153 steps to the top makes a challenging guided tour but the spectacular view of..... Information | Pictures (21) | Hotels |
 | Located near the historic town of Poole on the northern shore of Poole Harbour, Upton Country Park comprises of over 100 acres of..... Information | Pictures (11) | Hotels |
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