Visit Dorset 2019

G et ready to fill your days full of fun and adventure! From the chalk downlands in the north to the rugged beauty of Purbeck in the south, stylish Mudeford in the east to the fossil flecked UNESCO-protected coastline in the west, you will never be short of something to do. Dorset is a county of contrasts offering the very best of countryside, coastline, events, attractions and outstanding natural beauty. vibrant towns picturesque jurassic coast natural beauty I I I This is the landscape that novelist Thomas Hardy used as a backdrop for his tales of love and tragedy, it’s easy to imagine life as it was portrayed in his fictional Wessex hamlets. Each turning leads to a new adventure, a secret hiding place or an atmospheric, mellow-stoned village. Head to a peaceful nature reserve or climb one of Dorset’s prominent Iron Age hill forts for breathtaking views. There are animals to meet and museums, castles, houses, parks and gardens to explore. Vibrant towns offer designer and high street names, independent shops, unique handcrafted gifts, art and antiques. When it’s time to refuel, appetites can be satiated in some of the south west’s finest restaurants, cosy bars or tempting teashops. Many a top chef has relocated here. Broadchurch: West Bay was the location for ITV’s hit drama. It is a great spot to see the Jurassic Coast in all its glory . Dorchester, Dorset’s County Town. Bridport Welcome ... Gold Hill Hardy’s Birthplace