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a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset

About Dorchester

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 Bockhampton. Dorchester is a fine place to shop, with many boutiques and some larger names too. In one of Dorchester's historic streets you'll also find the lodging house of the infamous Judge Jeffrey's, also known as 'the hanging judge' who presided over the legendary Bloody Assize that followed Monmouth’s defeat at Sedgemoor.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Dorchester

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	Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, Dorset, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It has free Wi-Fi and an á la carte restaurant.... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Westwood House Dorchester, Dorset, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) Situated in Dorchester centre, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Best Western Kings Arms Hotel Dorchester, Dorset, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) A well-known local landmark in the centre of Dorchester, The Best Western Kings Arms has excellent rooms with en suite bathrooms. The Best Western Kings Arms Hotel was built in 1720 and has many inte... More info and book online.. Price from £67.00
	The Casterbridge Dorchester, Dorset, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) In the centre of Dorchester, The Casterbridge provides comfortable accommodation a 20-minute drive from Weymouth coast. Hardy’s Cottage, where Thomas Hardy was born, is less than 3 miles from the bu... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	The Sydney Arms Dorchester, Dorset, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) Set in the lovely market town of Dorchester in Dorset, the heart of Hardy County, this traditional English pub provides 5 newly-built letting rooms finished to a high standard.... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00

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Nearby travel help

Dorchester West Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Dorchester South Station	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Bournemouth Airport	(27.1 miles, 43.7 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 25	(34.4 miles, 55.4 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 24	(36.2 miles, 58.2 km, direction NW)
Exeter Airport	(43.1 miles, 69.4 km, direction W)
Dorchester to London	(114.6 miles, 184.4 km, direction NE)