Towns in Dorset

Milton Abbas in the county of Dorset
Milton Abbas is a superb thatched village which has the distinction of being the first planned village of its kind in England.
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Mudeford in the county of Dorset
Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay.
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Poole in the county of Dorset
Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.
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Portland in the county of Dorset
As it juts into the sea Portland is bounded by some of the finest coastal scenery in the land.
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Powerstock in the county of Dorset
The village is completely pastoral and appears to be protected by a maze of deep lanes which once negotiated, reveal a gracious collection of orchards, gardens and enchanting cottages set at angles on a series of knolls.
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Poyntington in the county of Dorset
This is a delightful small village situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale where the Dorset and Somerset boundary meets.
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Shaftesbury in the county of Dorset
Shaftsbury is Dorset's only hill-top town, with its long history and good views it is particularly attractive to tourists.
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Sherborne in the county of Dorset
The softly glowing Ham stone of which most of the town properties are built, lends warmth and atmosphere to what is already a unique and attractive place.
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Shroton in the county of Dorset
Interestingly, this enchanting village was the scene of warfare as General Wolfe trained his troops before his assult on Quebec in the mid 18th-century.
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Sixpenny Handley in the county of Dorset
Sixpenny Handley is set in the lovely countryside of Cranbourne Chase.
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Southbourne in the county of Dorset
Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous...
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Stapehill in the county of Dorset
Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts.
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Studland in the county of Dorset
Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust.
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Sturminster Marshall in the county of Dorset
Sturminster Marshall is famous for its beautiful White Corn Mill and for the magnificent eight arched bridge spanning the River Stour.
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Swanage in the county of Dorset
The town is wedged between towering downs that result in lofty cliffs at both ends of the bay, from these high vantage points there are spectacular views across the sea.
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Sydling St Nicholas in the county of Dorset
This is a particularly scenic village lying deep in a chalk-stream valley between open downs. Every approach to it is beautiful, whether crossing the hills from Cerne Abbas or Maiden Newton, or coming up the waters of the River Cerne between meadows flooded with spring lambs and ponies.
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Upwey in the county of Dorset
Thomas Hardy is said to have chosen Upwey Mill as a setting for The Trumpet Major, he is also known to have drawn inspiration from the glorious hilly scenery rising behind the pretty village.
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West Bay in the county of Dorset
West Bay nestles at the western end of spectacular Chesil Beach whose billions of pebbles have been a constant source of fascination for centuries.
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West Lulworth in the county of Dorset
One of the most visited geological areas of Britain, Lulworth Cove has recently been placed into the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.
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Weymouth in the county of Dorset
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.
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