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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. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Dorset, or see a selection of our Dorset photographs on our picture tour of Dorset..

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	Osmington .. Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Sandbanks .. Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Southbourne Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous neighbour Christchurch. The resort offers..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	West Lulworth One of the most visited geological areas of Britain, Lulworth Cove has recently been placed into the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline... Information \| Pictures (82) \| Hotels
	Weymouth Weymouth is one of the most finest and famous of all England's seaside resorts, having first been used by King George III to try and help cure his nervous disorder by bathing in the sea... Information \| Pictures (117) \| Hotels

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	Arne RSPB Reserve .. Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium 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
	Sherborne Castle Many fascinating tales remain from the time when Sherborne Castle was lived in by Sir Walter Raleigh, a favourite of Elizabeth I...... Information \| Pictures (22) \| Hotels
	The Blue Pool Between Wareham and Corfe Castle can be found the unique visitor attraction called the Blue Pool, which was once a clay pit. Tiny..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	The Keep Military Museum This exciting keep is the home of the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. Here visitors with a keen interest in all things..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels