Visit-Dorset

Visit-Dorset Official visitor website for Dorset, maintained by the Visit Dorset Team. www.visit-dorset.com

Here's your chance to join a guided tour of Brownsea Castle.The Castle is not normally open to the public, and during th...
16/06/2024

Here's your chance to join a guided tour of Brownsea Castle.

The Castle is not normally open to the public, and during the tour you'll learn about the castle's eccentric past residents, royalty, and farming community.

Enjoy exclusive access into the castle for a cream tea before heading back on the last boat of the day ☕️🍰

Foot passenger ferries to the Island depart from Poole Quay ⛴️

The next tours take place on 18th June, 16th July, 17th September and 15th October.

Find out more and book tickets via our website 👇️ https://bit.ly/45led0V

📌 Brownsea Castle
📸 Joe Cornish

Today marks the beginning of English Wine Week 🍷🍇🥂🍾Dorset's location on the southern shores of the UK provides a mild cl...
15/06/2024

Today marks the beginning of English Wine Week 🍷🍇🥂🍾

Dorset's location on the southern shores of the UK provides a mild climate perfect for growing grapes.

Why not visit one of Dorset's vineyards this summer and join a tasting tour?

Visit our website to plan your trip 👇️

https://bit.ly/3Vw8p06

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Discover the charm of Weymouth this summer 🏖️🍦⛵️Weymouth is ready to welcome you with open arms this summer as it launch...
14/06/2024

Discover the charm of Weymouth this summer 🏖️🍦⛵️

Weymouth is ready to welcome you with open arms this summer as it launches the "We Are Weymouth: We Are The Best!" campaign.

From its golden beaches to award-winning restaurants, Weymouth has earned its place as a top-tier destination for both locals and visitors.

Read more on our website 👇️ https://www.visit-dorset.com/blog/post/discover-the-charm-of-weymouth/

📌 Weymouth Harbour
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Father's Day is fast approaching and if you need some inspiration for things to see and do on Sunday, head over to our w...
12/06/2024

Father's Day is fast approaching and if you need some inspiration for things to see and do on Sunday, head over to our website 👇️

https://www.visit-dorset.com/whats-on/fathers-day/

From steam trains rides and brewery tours to zip lining and food festivals, there's something for all interests and budgets 🚂🍺🍔

📌 Swanage Railway

Here's your chance to win a Monart Moments Package for 2 people at Monart Spa Poundbury 🙏🩱🩳🩴Escape to one of the UK’s fi...
11/06/2024

Here's your chance to win a Monart Moments Package for 2 people at Monart Spa Poundbury 🙏🩱🩳🩴

Escape to one of the UK’s finest spas for 3 hours of pure luxury.

Enjoy the amazing thermal suite including sauna, sanarium, caldarium, salt grotto and hydrotherapy pool, private relaxation lounger, tea, fruit and snacks.

The Monart Moments package also includes a treatment of your choice up to the value of £105. Options available to choose from are shown on the Monart Spa Poundbury website.

Enter the competition via our website 👇

https://www.visit-dorset.com/competitions/win-a-monart-spa-moments-package-for-two/

The competition closes at 12pm on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 and we will contact the winner directly via email. No purchase is necessary to take part and we will not ask for any card payment information.

Good luck 🤞

Enter our competition to win a Monart Moments 3 Hour Experience for two worth £330!

Discover Beaminster: A Hidden Gem of DorsetJasmine O’Hare and photographer Jayne Jackson share their new favourite spot ...
09/06/2024

Discover Beaminster: A Hidden Gem of Dorset

Jasmine O’Hare and photographer Jayne Jackson share their new favourite spot in Dorset 🌳🍽️💐🖼️

Nestled in a beautiful natural valley and surrounded by rolling hills is Beaminster, a charming town that’s perfect for a peaceful and relaxing day out. It’s just five miles north of Bridport and ten minutes from West Bay’s coastline.

Read the blog to find out more 👇️

https://www.visit-dorset.com/blog/post/discover-beaminster-a-hidden-gem-of-dorset/

📌 Rambling Rose Florist & Sophie's Studio
📸 Jayne Jackson

Today is World Oceans Day, so what better way to celebrate than to visit one of Dorset's Blue Flag beaches, awarded for ...
08/06/2024

Today is World Oceans Day, so what better way to celebrate than to visit one of Dorset's Blue Flag beaches, awarded for their clean water, safety and access for all.

There are 14 beaches which have been award the Blue Flag award in 2024 👇️

🏖️Alum Chine Beach
🌊Avon Beach
😎Branksome Chine Beach
🦀Canford Cliffs Beach
🍦Durley Chine Beach
🐬Fisherman's Walk Beach
🌅Friars Cliff Beach
🏖️Highcliffe Beach
🌊Manor Steps Beach
😎Sandbanks Beach
🦀Shore Road Beach
🍦Southbourne Beach
🐬Swanage Central Beach
🌅Weymouth Central Beach

Which one is your favourite beach?

📌 Weymouth Beach
📸 Graham Hunt

Avast me hearties, the annual Harry Paye Day takes place at Poole Quay on Saturday 15th June.
07/06/2024

Avast me hearties, the annual Harry Paye Day takes place at Poole Quay on Saturday 15th June.

Huge congratulations 🎉🍾 to Nothe Fort and The Acorn Inn for winning Gold and Silver respectively at the national VisitEn...
06/06/2024

Huge congratulations 🎉🍾 to Nothe Fort and The Acorn Inn for winning Gold and Silver respectively at the national VisitEngland 2024 Awards For Excellence.

Nothe Fort won Gold for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year and The Acorn Inn won Silver for Pub Of The Year.

After being successful at the Dorset Tourism Awards, they then went forward to the regional South West Awards, and finally to the national England Awards.

Such a massive achievement for both and very well deserved 👏

There's just a few days left to enter our competition to win a Wine Tour & Tasting at Langham Wine Estate and 2 night st...
06/06/2024

There's just a few days left to enter our competition to win a Wine Tour & Tasting at Langham Wine Estate and 2 night stay in Dorchester at The Kings Arms! 🍷🛌 ⁠

Head over to our website to enter 👇️ https://www.visit-dorset.com/competitions/

The competition will close at 12pm on Monday 10th June 2024 and we will contact the winner directly by email. No purchase is necessary to enter the competition.

Good luck 🤞

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📍 Dorchester, Dorset⁠

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival is underway! Until 9 June you can enjoy a celebration of creativity, culture, and community w...
05/06/2024

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival is underway!

Until 9 June you can enjoy a celebration of creativity, culture, and community which showcases the remarkable talents of Purbeck artists, creatives, and internationally renowned musicians alike.

There are over 30 open studios to visit, exhibitions at Rollington Barn, and world class performances including Helen Charlston, Toby Carr and The Gesualdo SIx. All exhibitions and open studios are free to visit, concerts are ticketed and available to book online at www.purbeckartweeksfestival.co.uk.

Follow for Festival updates at Purbeck Art Weeks.

Who's loving BBC Springwatch at Arne this year?Week two starts tonight on BBC 2 at 8pm.
03/06/2024

Who's loving BBC Springwatch at Arne this year?

Week two starts tonight on BBC 2 at 8pm.

Good morning folks! We have a jam packed day for you today on Springwatch! 🐣😍🌱

Remember we are back on your screens tonight at 8pm on BBC Two bringing you the very best of British wildlife from across the UK! But right now our wildlife cameras are back up live over on BBC iPlayer!

Wake up this Monday with the beautiful sound of birdsong and all of the nests! 🪺🤗

🔴https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007qgm3/springwatch

🐣🌱🌸

📸 Edward Russell on Flickr

On this day in 1840, the famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was born.Some of his most well-known books include Far Fr...
02/06/2024

On this day in 1840, the famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was born.

Some of his most well-known books include Far From The Madding Crowd, Tess of the d'Urbervilles and The Mayor of Casterbridge.

Why not explore some of the locations which provided inspiration for his books, along with the cottage in which he was born, on this 7 mile easy walk which starts in Dorchester?

https://www.visit-dorset.com/listing/west-dorset-walks-thomas-hardys-cottage/116090301/

Hardy's Cottage is set in the beautiful Thorncombe Wood. It is now owned by the National Trust and you'll need to book a ticket in advance if you wish to go inside.

There is a visitor centre within Thorncombe Wood which you can visit for free to learn more about Thomas Hardy, along with a cafe - called appropriately Under The Greenwood Tree.

A new addition to the beautiful Blue Pool is now open. The rope bridge is great fun for all ages and a brilliant new adv...
29/05/2024

A new addition to the beautiful Blue Pool is now open. The rope bridge is great fun for all ages and a brilliant new adventure just in time for the May half term holidays.

28/05/2024

The adventure, the fun, the food and the simple pleasures in life.

Create family memories what will live forever in Dorset - a world less travelled.

Many thanks to our video partners Weston Farm Campsite at Worth Matravers, Cumulus Outdoors and The Salt Pig (The Sandy Salt Pig at Studland).

Summer is just around the corner, so get ready for picnics, glamping and stunning sunsets ⛺️🥪🌅Find out why you should vi...
27/05/2024

Summer is just around the corner, so get ready for picnics, glamping and stunning sunsets ⛺️🥪🌅

Find out why you should visit Dorset during June in our blog 👇️

https://www.visit-dorset.com/blog/post/top-reasons-to-visit-dorset-in-june/

📸 Sunset at Portland Bill Lighthouse, picnics at Purbeck Park, and Coppet Hill camping and glamping near Bridport

Love food, love Dorset!Dorset is a beautiful county with many farmers, food producers and fishermen feeding its lucky vi...
26/05/2024

Love food, love Dorset!

Dorset is a beautiful county with many farmers, food producers and fishermen feeding its lucky visitors 🍇🍎🧀🍷🦞🥩

The county is blessed with lush green pastures that feed some of the best beef and lamb in the country.

Dorset dairy herds produce lots of milk that is made into local cheeses, butter and cream and Dorset also has the stunning Jurassic coastline with around 48 species of different kinds of fish and shellfish to enjoy.

Read our latest blog and share your love for Dorset Food & Drink 👇️
https://www.visit-dorset.com/blog/post/share-your-love-for-dorset-food-drink/

📸 The Old Inn at Holt

Have you been to The Sherborne yet?The Sherborne is Dorset's new arts destination! 🎨🖼️This listed Georgian building in S...
25/05/2024

Have you been to The Sherborne yet?

The Sherborne is Dorset's new arts destination! 🎨🖼️

This listed Georgian building in Sherborne town centre has been lovingly restored and until 13th July you can see art exhibition Housework - curated by Amanda Wallwork, in association with Evolver Magazine.

There is a restaurant and bar serving food 7 days a week, so why not stop by for some refreshment during your visit.

Find out more 👉️ www.thesherborne.uk

📸 Dorset Art Weeks

The annual Wimborne Minster Folk Festival returns on Friday 7th June 🎻🥁🎶Continuing until Sunday 9th June, you can watch ...
24/05/2024

The annual Wimborne Minster Folk Festival returns on Friday 7th June 🎻🥁🎶

Continuing until Sunday 9th June, you can watch Morris Dancing, listen to live music, take part in workshops and much more. Many of the events are FREE.

Find out more on our website 👇️
https://bit.ly/4aov97E

📸 Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

Who's ready for the second Bank Holiday weekend in May? 🙌We've got festivals galore over the 3 day weekend - from music ...
23/05/2024

Who's ready for the second Bank Holiday weekend in May? 🙌

We've got festivals galore over the 3 day weekend - from music and food to art and pirates!

Get on down to Dorset and make the most of your time off.

Plan your weekend getaway 👇️ https://www.visit-dorset.com/ideas-inspiration/short-break-ideas/may-bank-holiday/

📸 Swanage Pirate Festival, Christchurch Food Festival and Abbotsbury Swannery Food and Craft Fair

Enter our latest competition to win a family weekend ticket to Camp Bestival 2024 in Dorset.Taking place from 25th to 28...
22/05/2024

Enter our latest competition to win a family weekend ticket to Camp Bestival 2024 in Dorset.

Taking place from 25th to 28th July at Lulworth Castle, the four-day festi-holiday offers hundreds of things to see and do from music acts like Pete Tong: Ibiza Classics, James Arthur, Paloma Faith, McFly and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, family shows with Dick and Dom and Horrible Histories, to skateboarding, yoga, parkour, space camps and roller discos!

Visit our website for a chance to win this amazing prize 👇️
https://www.visit-dorset.com/competitions/win-a-family-ticket-to-camp-bestival/

📸 Camp Bestival

The competition closes at 12pm on Wednesday 19th June 2024. We will contact the winner by email and no purchase is necessary to take part.

On this day in 1799, fossil collector extraordinaire Mary Anning was born. Her pioneering work led to some of the greate...
21/05/2024

On this day in 1799, fossil collector extraordinaire Mary Anning was born.

Her pioneering work led to some of the greatest fossil finds, and some of her discoveries are now in the Natural History Museum in London.

Mary was born in Lyme Regis and soon joined her father and brother on the local beaches searching for fossils to sell in their shop.

You can visit Lyme Regis Museum to find out more about Mary Anning and you can even join one of their fossil walks to see if you can find your own piece of history.

Find out more on the Lyme Regis website 👇️
https://www.visit-dorset.com/lyme-regis/things-to-do/fossils/mary-anning/

📌 Mary Anning statue in Lyme Regis

Explore Dorset on foot and by bus during National Walking Month.Pick one of these 10 walking routes which all start at b...
19/05/2024

Explore Dorset on foot and by bus during National Walking Month.

Pick one of these 10 walking routes which all start at bus stops, and get out into nature 🥾🌳🦋🐦️

The routes vary in distance of 1.5 miles to 15 miles, so you've got lots of choice depending on your ability and which part of the county you are visiting.

Visit our website to plan your day out 👇️
https://www.visit-dorset.com/blog/post/explore-dorset-on-foot-and-by-bus/

📌 Corfe Castle

BBC Springwatch 2024 returns to the magnificent RSPB Arne from Monday 27th May and we can't wait to see what they discov...
17/05/2024

BBC Springwatch 2024 returns to the magnificent RSPB Arne from Monday 27th May and we can't wait to see what they discover this time 🦊🐭🦅🦋🦌🦇🐞

As well as exploring the RSPB Reserve near Wareham, the Springwatch team will be visiting other nature reserves in the local area too.

Soon 🌱


📸 Red squirrel by Peter Starling Photography on Flickr

17/05/2024

Channel 5's The Big Steam Adventure comes to Dorset tonight at 8pm.

Middleton

If you or one of your family or friends is a wheelchair user, our new webpage about Dorset's accessible beaches will hel...
16/05/2024

If you or one of your family or friends is a wheelchair user, our new webpage about Dorset's accessible beaches will help you to plan your day out at the seaside 🦽🏖️🍦

All of the beaches featured on our webpage are wheelchair accessible, either by using beach accessible matting or beach wheelchairs which are free to hire.

They all also have accessible toilet facilities and parking, some of them have Changing Places units.

Visit our website for more information 👇️
https://www.visit-dorset.com/visitor-information/accessibility/accessible-beaches/

📌 Floating wheelchair at West Bay beach

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