Pictures of Dorset
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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 | Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and is the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex. On the outskirts of the town you will find Hardy’s birthplace and family home in Higher..... Information | Pictures (33) | Hotels |
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 | Almost the first thing you notice about this pleasant seaside resort, is the spaciousness of the town. The second, and nothing can prepare you for this, is the sheer scale of Lyme Bay with its splendid views towards the rugged sandstone cliffs west of Eype Mouth... Information | Pictures (134) | Hotels |
 | Milton Abbas is a superb thatched village which has the distinction of being the first planned village of its kind in England... Information | Pictures (19) | Hotels |
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 | Set in one of the most beautiful unspoilt regions of England, Abbotsbury Swannery is home to sometimes up to 1000 beautiful..... Information | Pictures (35) | 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 |
 | An interesting medieval Chapel dating from the 14th century, perched on top of a hill in Abbotsbury, affording stunning views of..... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | 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 |
 | Designated as an "Area of Scientific Interest" The Fleet Nature Reserve is a large tidal lagoon which stretches from Abbotsbury..... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
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