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Came Down Golf Club - home of the Ryder Cup - I am a member of the Came Down golf club and can sign in guests.
Came Down Golf Club
Came Down Golf Club - home of the Ryder Cup - I am a member of the Came Down golf club and can sign in guests.
hosted an amazing sailing competition as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and now open for sailing
Weymouth & Portland Olympic Park
47 Officers Fldhosted an amazing sailing competition as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and now open for sailing
The naturist beach is the middle mile of a 3 mile long sandy beach backed by sand dunes and heather. The beach is about 20 metres wide. The sea is gently sloping and protected by an off-shore sandbar.
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Plage naturiste de Studland
The naturist beach is the middle mile of a 3 mile long sandy beach backed by sand dunes and heather. The beach is about 20 metres wide. The sea is gently sloping and protected by an off-shore sandbar.
Lee Garden
45 High E StChinese Restaurant
Train station to Poole/Bournemouth/Southampton/Southampton Airport and onto Waterloo/Weymouth. There is a Costa over the road to Dorchester South station
South Station
Train station to Poole/Bournemouth/Southampton/Southampton Airport and onto Waterloo/Weymouth. There is a Costa over the road to Dorchester South station
Dorchester West station
Train Station to Bristol/Weymouth
ODEON Dorchester
Weymouth Avenue.
Dry ski slope, swimming pool with wave machine, roller rink, soft play area, fishing lake, amusements,
Piste de ski de Warmwell Holiday Park
Warmwell RoadDry ski slope, swimming pool with wave machine, roller rink, soft play area, fishing lake, amusements,
Weymouth Football Club
Radipole Lane.
Victoria Park, Bournemouth
Namu Road.
Yeovil Town Football Club
Lufton Way.
Southampton Football Club
Britannia Road.
Southampton Airport is on main train line to Dorchester
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Aéroport de Southampton
Southampton Airport is on main train line to Dorchester
Bournemouth Airport
Parley Lane.
Sightseeing
Maumbury Rings
17 Maumbury RdRoman Amphitheatre - well worth a look
The Roman Town House in Dorchester is a Roman ruin within Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset. Dorset County Council acquired Colliton Park in 1933 as the site for the construction of County Hall.
Roman Town House
Colliton ParkThe Roman Town House in Dorchester is a Roman ruin within Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset. Dorset County Council acquired Colliton Park in 1933 as the site for the construction of County Hall.
Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England. Hardy designed and lived in Max Gate from 1885 until his death in 1928.
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Max Gate
Alington AvenueMax Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England. Hardy designed and lived in Max Gate from 1885 until his death in 1928.
Kingston Maurward College
Gardens and Animal Park, ideal for young and old
Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s glorious countryside lies Sculpture by the Lakes, an oasis for art lovers and collectors
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Sculpture by the Lakes
Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s glorious countryside lies Sculpture by the Lakes, an oasis for art lovers and collectors
Poundbury is an urban extension to the Dorset county town of Dorchester, built on Duchy of Cornwall land according to architectural principles advocated by The Prince of Wales.
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Poundbury
Poundbury is an urban extension to the Dorset county town of Dorchester, built on Duchy of Cornwall land according to architectural principles advocated by The Prince of Wales.
creative displays telling the stories of the regiments of Devon and Dorset who have served the country
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The Keep Military Museum
Bridport Roadcreative displays telling the stories of the regiments of Devon and Dorset who have served the country
Iron Age hill fort 2.5 kilometres south west of Dorchester, in the English county of Dorset. Hill forts were fortified hill-top settlements constructed across Britain during the Iron Age.
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Château de la Vierge
Maiden Castle RoadIron Age hill fort 2.5 kilometres south west of Dorchester, in the English county of Dorset. Hill forts were fortified hill-top settlements constructed across Britain during the Iron Age.
Ape Rescue Centre is a 65-acre ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre near Wool,
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Monkey World - Centre de Sauvetage des Singes
LongthornsApe Rescue Centre is a 65-acre ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre near Wool,
Lulworth Cove
Stunning coastal bay with beautiful coastal walks
Natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is privately owned by the Welds, a family who owns 12,000 acres in Dorset in the name of the Lulworth Estate.
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Durdle Door
Natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is privately owned by the Welds, a family who owns 12,000 acres in Dorset in the name of the Lulworth Estate.
17th-century mock castle. The stone building has now been re-built as a museum. The castle is surrounded by Lulworth Park and the Lulworth Estate.
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Château de Lulworth Wareham
17th-century mock castle. The stone building has now been re-built as a museum. The castle is surrounded by Lulworth Park and the Lulworth Estate.
Fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck in the English county of Dorset
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Corfe Castle Cafe
The SquareFortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck in the English county of Dorset
Tyneham is a ghost village in south Dorset, England, near Lulworth on the Isle of Purbeck. It remains a civil parish.
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Tyneham
Tyneham is a ghost village in south Dorset, England, near Lulworth on the Isle of Purbeck. It remains a civil parish.
Littlebredy
The most beautiful place in the world, my secret hideaway to get away from the world.
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze.
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadSanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze.
Grade I listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The garden originates in 1765.
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayGrade I listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The garden originates in 1765.
Small harbour settlement and resort on the English Channel, Harbour Lights and Broadchurch were both filmed here in West Bay.
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West Bay
Small harbour settlement and resort on the English Channel, Harbour Lights and Broadchurch were both filmed here in West Bay.
hill and cliff situated on the English Channel coast between Bridport and Charmouth in Dorset, England. The cliffs are the highest point on the south coast of Great Britain
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Golden Cap
hill and cliff situated on the English Channel coast between Bridport and Charmouth in Dorset, England. The cliffs are the highest point on the south coast of Great Britain
hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas, Made by a turf-cut outline filled with chalk, it depicts a large, naked man, with a substantial erect penis, typically described as a giant wielding a club
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Cerne Abbas Giant
24 Long Sthill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas, Made by a turf-cut outline filled with chalk, it depicts a large, naked man, with a substantial erect penis, typically described as a giant wielding a club
Thomas Hardy Society
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a small cob and thatch building that is the birthplace of the English author Thomas Hardy
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Hardys Cottage
a small cob and thatch building that is the birthplace of the English author Thomas Hardy
Portland Bill Lighthouse is a functioning lighthouse on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England.
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Phare de Portland Bill
Old Coastguard CottagesPortland Bill Lighthouse is a functioning lighthouse on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England.
Ringstead Bay and the small village of Ringstead are located on the coast in Dorset, southern England. The area lies on the Jurassic Coast and is known for its natural beauty and fossils.
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Ringstead Bay
Ringstead Bay and the small village of Ringstead are located on the coast in Dorset, southern England. The area lies on the Jurassic Coast and is known for its natural beauty and fossils.
one of three major shingle structures in Britain. Its toponym is derived from the Old English ceosel or cisel, meaning "gravel" or "shingle".
East Fleet Farm Touring Park & Camping Shop
Fleet Lane one of three major shingle structures in Britain. Its toponym is derived from the Old English ceosel or cisel, meaning "gravel" or "shingle".
The most beautiful village in the world, a must see if you visit Dorset. If you go there is a lovely pub at the top of the hill and take a look at Milton Abbey.
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Milton Abbas
The most beautiful village in the world, a must see if you visit Dorset. If you go there is a lovely pub at the top of the hill and take a look at Milton Abbey.
current heritage railway and was a branch line from near Wareham, Dorset to Swanage; it opened in 1885, and the independent company that built it was amalgamated with the larger London and South West
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Swanage Railway station
Station Roadcurrent heritage railway and was a branch line from near Wareham, Dorset to Swanage; it opened in 1885, and the independent company that built it was amalgamated with the larger London and South West
Set in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down to the waters edge or up to views of the Purbeck Hills. The Pool is surrounded by 25 acres of heath, woodland
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Le Bassin Bleu
Furzebrook RoadSet in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down to the waters edge or up to views of the Purbeck Hills. The Pool is surrounded by 25 acres of heath, woodland
The National Trust's Clouds Hill, Dorset, is an isolated brick and tile cottage and once the peaceful retreat of T. E. Lawrence
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Clouds Hill
King George V RoadThe National Trust's Clouds Hill, Dorset, is an isolated brick and tile cottage and once the peaceful retreat of T. E. Lawrence
Who can forget the Hovis advert?? Who would have believed it was filmed in Dorset!!!
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Gold Hill
Gold HillWho can forget the Hovis advert?? Who would have believed it was filmed in Dorset!!!
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, England. Famous for its Red squirrels
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Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, England. Famous for its Red squirrels
The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is a teddy bear museum in Dorchester, Dorset, southern England. The museum includes Teddy Bear House and displays antique and other teddy bears.
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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
Salisbury StreetThe Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is a teddy bear museum in Dorchester, Dorset, southern England. The museum includes Teddy Bear House and displays antique and other teddy bears.
Beer Quarry Caves Ltd
Quarry Lane.
Kimmeridge Bay
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chalk white horse on side of the hill - similar to Cerne Giant
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Osmington White Horse
chalk white horse on side of the hill - similar to Cerne Giant
If you go to Street shopping take your walking boots and walk to the top of the Tor - beautiful views, well worth the walk.
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Tor de Glastonbury
If you go to Street shopping take your walking boots and walk to the top of the Tor - beautiful views, well worth the walk.
Gorge de Cheddar
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Longleat House
Animal park is the best around
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Weymouth Avenuenearest superstore
Waitrose & Partners
Acland Road.
Little Waitrose & Partners
Queen Mother Square.
Sainsbury's Local
Bridport Road.
Co-op Food
Trinity Street.
Iceland Foods
Trinity Street.
Lidl
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Food Scene
Brewery Square - A vibrant new quarter in the heart of Dorset's county town: Brewery Square re-defines Dorchester as a shopping & leisure and includes restaurants, pubs, shops and arts centre
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Brewery Square
Brewery Square - A vibrant new quarter in the heart of Dorset's county town: Brewery Square re-defines Dorchester as a shopping & leisure and includes restaurants, pubs, shops and arts centre
Moreton Tearooms
Award winning tea rooms - well worth a look
Good home cooking. Friendly & cheerful atmosphere. Lunches, cream teas, traditional Sunday lunches. Tranquil water garden.
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Upwey Wishingwell Tearooms And Water Gardens
161 Church StGood home cooking. Friendly & cheerful atmosphere. Lunches, cream teas, traditional Sunday lunches. Tranquil water garden.
a small, independent pub group and we’re passionate about many things: fanatical about craft beer, obsessed about finding interesting bottled beers to add to our vast range, great food too
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Brewhouse and Kitchen - Dorchester
27 Weymouth Ave a small, independent pub group and we’re passionate about many things: fanatical about craft beer, obsessed about finding interesting bottled beers to add to our vast range, great food too
Award winning tea rooms situated in Moreton close to the grave of Lawrence of Arabia
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Moreton Tearooms
Award winning tea rooms situated in Moreton close to the grave of Lawrence of Arabia
Wagamama
21 Brewery Square.
Zizzi
5 Eldridge St.
Côte Brasserie - Dorchester
3 Brewery Square.
award winning restaurant offers the finest of locally sourced produce from the surrounding area, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
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Yalbury Cottage
award winning restaurant offers the finest of locally sourced produce from the surrounding area, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Beautiful high teas, set on 4 acres of landscaped gardens on the banks of the River Frome, this high-end hotel in a 16th-century country house
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The Priory Hotel
Church GreenBeautiful high teas, set on 4 acres of landscaped gardens on the banks of the River Frome, this high-end hotel in a 16th-century country house
The award-winning Grade II Listed Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is the epitome of luxurious five star country house charm. This Relais and Chateaux property sits within glorious countryside
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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant
9 Fore StThe award-winning Grade II Listed Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is the epitome of luxurious five star country house charm. This Relais and Chateaux property sits within glorious countryside
Café Octagon
4 Pummery Sq.
The Engine Room Restaurant
Peverell Avenue East.
Cafe On The Green
7 Dinham Walk.
Cafe Jagos
8 High W St.
The King and Thai Restaurant
35 Great Western RdThai restaurant
Masala
9 Meeting House LnIndian Restaurant
Junction Hotel
Great Western RoadFood and drinks
Nando's
Castle Lane West.
Trumpet Major - Dorchester
Alington Avenuepub and restaurant with good parking and play park for the kids
If you want to go somewhere with a romantic name then you cant go to far wrong than True Lovers Knot
The True Lovers Knot
If you want to go somewhere with a romantic name then you cant go to far wrong than True Lovers Knot
The Worlds End, Almer
Thatched restaurant/pub, well worth a visit
Shopping
South Street
South Streetmain shopping area in Dorchester
Sizable retail park with a department store and supermarket, plus high-street shops and restaurants
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Castlepoint Shopping Park
Castle Lane WestSizable retail park with a department store and supermarket, plus high-street shops and restaurants
They have a staff sale shop that anyone can walk in and pick up cheap top of the range chocolates
House of Dorchester
Victor Jackson AvenueThey have a staff sale shop that anyone can walk in and pick up cheap top of the range chocolates
Beautiful town, built in lime stone, full of local shops, well worth a visit if you are staying in Dorset
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Sherborne
Beautiful town, built in lime stone, full of local shops, well worth a visit if you are staying in Dorset
renowned for being one of the best shopping experiences in the UK. Cheap prices and on flat ground - so good for everyone.
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Clarks Village
renowned for being one of the best shopping experiences in the UK. Cheap prices and on flat ground - so good for everyone.
Arts & Culture
Local park, lovely on a summers day, lots of entertainment during the summer months
Jardins de Borough
Cornwall RoadLocal park, lovely on a summers day, lots of entertainment during the summer months
Dorchester Town Football Club
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Best cinema in town - Watch a film during your stay from £3.50 to £4.50
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Plaza Cinema
31-32 Trinity StBest cinema in town - Watch a film during your stay from £3.50 to £4.50
St Osmund's Sports Centre
Barnes WaySports centre and gym
1610 Dorchester Sports Centre
Swimming pool, gym. 5-aside pitches etc
Wolfedale Golf Course
Council run golf club - nice club, and kept well
Wessex Golf Centre
Radipole Lane9 hole pitch and putt
White Pepper Chef Academy & Cookery School
Wareham Roadnot only a cookery school but also a beautiful tea rooms
Dorchester Market
6 Weymouth AveWednesday AM - market day, Sunday AM - Car Boot
The Dorset Golf & Country Club and Resort
Golf and bowls club
Dorchester Bowls
Armada WayIndoor and outdoor bowls club with outdoor gym
Drinks & Nightlife
Vivo opened on 30th May 2013 in the stunning Brewery Square development in the thriving heart of Dorchester. Vivo boasts a sun-trap terrace to the front with a disabled access
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Vivo Lounge
23 Weymouth AveVivo opened on 30th May 2013 in the stunning Brewery Square development in the thriving heart of Dorchester. Vivo boasts a sun-trap terrace to the front with a disabled access
The Bakers Arms
140 Monmouth Rdnearest local pub
Tom Brown's
47 High E StWell worth a look for you bitter and all drinkers out there
The Royal Oak
Wetherspoons
The Countryman Inn
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Thatched cottage Inn by the sea - perfect end point for a coastal walk.
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Smugglers Inn
Thatched cottage Inn by the sea - perfect end point for a coastal walk.