Dorset Guide is a free non-commercial guide to the beautiful county of Dorset on the south coast of England. We are a completely independent group of enthusiastic locals who love Dorset and want to share this wonderful place with you and help you to make the most of your visit.
Dorset is one of the most attractive counties in southern England, known for its dramatic Jurassic Coast, historic towns and rolling countryside. Famous landmarks such as Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle attract visitors from around the world, while seaside resorts including Bournemouth, Weymouth and Swanage offer long sandy beaches and lively promenades. Inland, Dorset features charming villages, historic market towns and scenic countryside walks. This Dorset guide highlights some of the best things to do in Dorset including beaches, coastal walks, historic attractions and beautiful places to visit across the county. Please enjoy 🙂
Top Dorset Attractions
Durdle Door | Lulworth Cove | Old Harry Rocks | Corfe Castle | Tank Museum | Monkey World | Brownsea Island | Swanage Railway | Dorset Museum | Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum | Bournemouth Oceanarium | Abbotsbury Swannery | Dorset Heavy Horse Farm | Splashdown | Bournemouth Pier Zip | Bournemouth Big Wheel | Bournemouth Air Festival | Poole Museum | Sightseeing Bus | Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens | Cerne Abbas Giant | Best Dorset Beaches | All Dorset Attractions
Dorset Coastal Towns and Villages
Bournemouth | Weymouth | Poole Quay | Poole Old Town | Swanage | Lyme Regis | Durdle Door | Lulworth Cove | Old Harry Rocks | West Bay | Sandbanks | Mudeford Quay | Poole Harbour | Christchurch | Abbotsbury | Wareham | Worth Matravers | Studland Village | West Lulworth | Westbourne
Rural Dorset
Shaftesbury | Sherborne | Corfe Castle | Dorchester | Wimborne Minster | Bridport | Blandford Forum | Milton Abbas | Cerne Abbas | Sturminster Newton | Evershot | Beaminster | Cerne Abbas |
Dorset Castles
Corfe Castle | Highcliffe Castle | Lulworth Castle | Sherborne Castle | Sherborne Old Castle | Christchurch Castle |
Dorset Historic Houses and Gardens
Kingston Lacy | Mapperton House | Athelhampton House | Forde Abbey | Minterne House | Upton Country Park | Kingston Maurward | Cranborne Manor | Edmondsham House | Chettle House | Deans Court
Adventure Activities in Dorset
Adventure Activities: Dorset Walks | Boat Trips | Boat Hire | Bike Hire | Cycle Routes | Paddleboarding | Kayaking | Dinghy Sailing | Windsurfing | Kitesurfing | Scuba Diving
Dorset Beaches (East to West)
Dorset Beaches listed from east to west: Highcliffe Beach | Highcliffe Castle Beach | Friars Cliff Beach | Avon Beach | Mudeford Sandbank | Hengistbury Head | Southbourne Beach | Fishermans Walk | Boscombe Beach | Bournemouth Beach | Durley Chine | Middle Chine | Alum Chine | Branksome Dene | Branksome Chine | Canford Cliffs | Flaghead Chine | Sandbanks Shore Road | Sandbanks Beach | Shell Bay Beach | Studland Beaches | Swanage Beach | Kimmeridge Bay | Lulworth Cove | Man O War Bay | Durdle Door | Ringstead Bay Beach | Osmington Mills | Weymouth Beach | Chesil Beach | Hive Beach | West Bay Bridport | Charmouth Beach | Seatown Beach | Lyme Regis Beaches | Best Dorset Beaches | Dorset Beaches Listing