Dorset is a wonderful destination for families, home to the heritage-rich landscapes that inspired Enid Blyton and a varied coastline known for its fossils and sandy beaches. A family holiday might ...

What makes a holiday in Dorset? Maybe it’s fish and chips at the seaside, or hiking to the highest point on England’s south coast before rewarding yourself with a pint of local beer. Or visits to nude ...

A landmark Dorset hotel, made famous in the tales of Thomas Hardy, has been given some much-needed 21st-century flourish. Historic features are elevated with aplomb by a blend of vintage and modern ...

Compared with bustling, land-locked Costwolds villages, the seaside towns of Dorset feel undiscovered by foreign tourists.

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