Poole and Bournemouth Guide

A guide to the main beaches in and around the Bournemouth area....

Arguably one of the most photographed beaches in Dorset Durdle Door is situated near Lulworth and is part of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. This beautiful beach gets its name from the giant natural a...

Knowlton Henges

Also known as Knowlton Circles and Knowlton Rings the henges were constructed in the Neolithic period and formed part of a major ritual and religious site in the area spanning several thousand yea...

Bournemouth Beach Guide

A guide to the main beaches in and around the Bournemouth area....&nb...

Durdle Door

Arguably one of the most photographed beaches in Dorset Durdle Door i...

Knowlton Henges

Also known as Knowlton Circles and Knowlton Rings the henges were con...

Accommodation

Where to Stay
Find cottages, hotels and B&B's in our Dorset & New Forest accommodation guide.

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Dorset maps

Explore Dorset & the New Forest with our interactive online maps of towns and villages.

Things to do in Dorset

Things to do

Events, shows, music, markets, boot sales and more in our What's On guide.

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The Hellstone at Portisham

Days Out

The Hellstone also known as the Stone of the Dead can be found on Portisham Hill about a mile or so from the Hardy monument. It's quite an impressive dolmen which was constructed around 6 thousand years ago but it probably looked a little different then than it does today...

100 Walks in Dorset

Walking, Hiking, Climbing

Part of a series for the keen walker, this book features 100 route descriptions of circular walks ranging from 3-12 miles in Dorset. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking...

Bournemouth Beach Guide

Beach Guide

A guide to the main beaches in and around the Bournemouth area....

Fun Family Days Out

Days Out

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend but on a tight budget? We find four fun family days...

Poole Beaches

Beach Guide

A guide to the main beaches and their facilities in and around the Poole area...

What's On...

Fin-tastic Family Fun & Save up to 25% at the Oceanariu...

April

Thursday

24

The Oceanarium, the Bournemouth Aquarium will be hosting a week full of fin-tastic fun for all the family to enjoy this half term! • Get up close with reptiles, rock pool favourites and creepy crawlies including giant millipedes and Rosie the tarantula in interactive meet the creature...

Category General Events and Activites

Curious About Bournemouth?

April

Thursday

24

Have fun discovering Bournemouth with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Find answers to clues and match pictures whilst reading stories about this lovely seaside town – resident or just visiting, you’re guaranteed to spot things you’ve never noticed before. The...

Category Outdoor Activities

Curious About Dorchester?

April

Thursday

24

Have fun discovering Dorchester with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Find answers to clues and match pictures whilst reading stories about this charming Dorset town – resident or just visiting, you’re guaranteed to spot things you’ve never noticed before. The...

Category Outdoor Activities

World Village Market

April

Thursday

24

This colourful event, to be held in the Town Square, Bournemouth, promises a mouth watering feast of exotic foods for visitors to try – from Thai noodles to Spanish paella, Greek olives to French cheeses as well as a selection of healthy local and British fayre. The unique festival-style...