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...

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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...

World Village Market

May

Thursday

23

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...

Category Arts and Crafts

Bournemouth Festival of Words

May

Friday

24

The second annual Bournemouth Festival of Words will take place in venues across the town from 24th – 31st May 2013. The Festival will offer everyone with a love of words, in all their forms, the opportunity to take part in workshops, competitions and talks aimed at helping local people...

Category General Events and Activites

World Village Market

May

Friday

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...

Category Arts and Crafts

Bournemouth Festival of Words

May

Saturday

25

The second annual Bournemouth Festival of Words will take place in venues across the town from 24th – 31st May 2013. The Festival will offer everyone with a love of words, in all their forms, the opportunity to take part in workshops, competitions and talks aimed at helping local people...