Wimborne Minster – or simply Wimborne as it is known locally – is an attractive market town in East Dorset. Many of the original buildings in the town centre have been preserved because of planning restrictions, so Wimborne now contains some of the finest examples of 15th, 16th and 17th Continue Reading
Places to Visit in Shaftesbury, Dorset
The beautiful historic market town of Shaftesbury Dorset is perched high on a hill overlooking the Blackmore Vale – truly one of the most scenic locations for a holiday in England. On sunny days, the panoramic views from Park Walk and Castle Hill can be spectacular. History and Heritage Shaftesbury Continue Reading
Places to Visit in Bridport, Dorset
Bridport, Dorset Bridport is a vibrant and colourful town set amongst the West Dorset hills. Made famous as the location for Channel Four’s ‘Return to River Cottage’ series with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Bridport is one of West Dorset’s most welcoming towns and is an ideal place to browse and shop. Bridport’s Continue Reading
Dorset Events in April 2013
14 Portland The Osprey Sprint Triathlon at The Osprey Leisure Centre, Portland. This is a novice triathlon based at the Osprey Centre: a 300m swim, 20k bike & 5k run. 25 Wimborne Walk and talk with Neil Lucas at Knoll Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7ND. Follow the changing seasons at Continue Reading
Places to Visit & Map of Dorset
Dorset is one of the most rural counties of England and is situated on the south coast between Devon and Hampshire. To find out more about the interesting places to visit while on holiday in Dorset, click on one of the links to the left. The map of Dorset below Continue Reading
