Great Pubs
The Wise Man Inn
Traditional English pub serving fresh local food
Great atmosphere, friendly locals and delicious fresh, local food
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Brace of Pheasants
Great atmosphere, friendly locals and delicious fresh, local food
Famous for its pies and real ale. Check out the micro museum!
92 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversFamous for its pies and real ale. Check out the micro museum!
The Anchor Inn
Lovely traditional pub situated on a fossil-strewn beach
Traditional country pub. Good food. Large garden. Great nearby walking in Puddletown forest.
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Blue Vinny
12 The MoorTraditional country pub. Good food. Large garden. Great nearby walking in Puddletown forest.
Sailor's Return
Cosy traditional pub
Riding
Hacking along the coast with stunning sea views across Weymouth Bay
Provides hacking along the coast with stunning far-reaching views across Weymouth Bay
Rosewall Equestrian
Provides hacking along the coast with stunning far-reaching views across Weymouth Bay
Local Beaches
Lulworth Cove
Stunning scenery and great walks
Durdle Door
Great walks and super views
Fantastic fossils, but keep an eye on the tide (check tide times before you set off)
120 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kimmeridge Bay
Fantastic fossils, but keep an eye on the tide (check tide times before you set off)
A challenging walk down to the beach, but good fossiling potential and a drink at the Square and Compass afterwards makes it worthwhile!
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Chapman's Pool
A challenging walk down to the beach, but good fossiling potential and a drink at the Square and Compass afterwards makes it worthwhile!
Studland
Long sandy beach and great walks. Nearby nature reserve.
Lyme Regis
Good restaurants and excellent beach for finding fossils
18 miles of shingle which forms part of the Jurassic Coast and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
112 preporuka/e lokalaca
Chesil Beach
18 miles of shingle which forms part of the Jurassic Coast and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Charmouth plaža
Fossil haven!
Three miles of Blue Flag-winning, golden, sandy, child friendly beach, lots to see and do, beautiful views
160 preporuka/e lokalaca
Weymouth
Three miles of Blue Flag-winning, golden, sandy, child friendly beach, lots to see and do, beautiful views
Restaurants/Cafes
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach RoadThe freshest fish, straight off the beach!
Great food and only two miles away. Advance booking essential.
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Yalbury Cottage
Great food and only two miles away. Advance booking essential.
Fantastic local and home-grown food, beautiful building, stunning views, advance booking essential.
165 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadFantastic local and home-grown food, beautiful building, stunning views, advance booking essential.
Family Interest
Hundreds of rescued apes and monkeys. Huge climbing frame for children.
319 preporuka/e lokalaca
Monkey World - Centar za spašavanje majmuna
LongthornsHundreds of rescued apes and monkeys. Huge climbing frame for children.
Surprisingly interesting and entertaining, fun for all the family!
247 preporuka/e lokalaca
Muzej tenkova
Linsay RoadSurprisingly interesting and entertaining, fun for all the family!
A favourite family attraction, open every day. Their full daily timetable of hands-on animal events gives children a full day out. In addition, there are many indoor and outdoor play areas – all in a safe and welcoming environment.
117 preporuka/e lokalaca
Farmer Palmerov farm park
Wareham RoadA favourite family attraction, open every day. Their full daily timetable of hands-on animal events gives children a full day out. In addition, there are many indoor and outdoor play areas – all in a safe and welcoming environment.
Splashdown
Tower ParkFun on the flumes!
Home to the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans, and you are even able to walk through the heart of the colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.
119 preporuka/e lokalaca
Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadHome to the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans, and you are even able to walk through the heart of the colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.
18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. Open every day.
One of the finest gardens Alan Titchmarsh has ever visited!
128 preporuka/e lokalaca
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers Way18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. Open every day.
One of the finest gardens Alan Titchmarsh has ever visited!
Great walks around the iconic ruined castle, beautiful village, catch the steam train to Swanage Beach
425 preporuka/e lokalaca
Corfe Castle
Great walks around the iconic ruined castle, beautiful village, catch the steam train to Swanage Beach
Hardy's birthplace, only two miles away. Good visitor centre with café and trails and walks through Thorncombe Woods.
62 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hardys Cottage
Hardy's birthplace, only two miles away. Good visitor centre with café and trails and walks through Thorncombe Woods.
Max Gate
Thomas Hardy's home
Not for the writer, but for Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, the monument offers 360 degree views over Dorset and the Jurassic Coast.
33 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hardy Monument
Not for the writer, but for Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, the monument offers 360 degree views over Dorset and the Jurassic Coast.
Largest iron age hill fort in Europe, stunning views and walking
40 preporuka/e lokalaca
Djevičanski dvorac
Maiden Castle RoadLargest iron age hill fort in Europe, stunning views and walking
Over 100 birds and only a five minute walk away! Incredible falconry displays with daily shows (Wednesday to Sunday) and a small tea room.
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park
Over 100 birds and only a five minute walk away! Incredible falconry displays with daily shows (Wednesday to Sunday) and a small tea room.
Out and About
Dorset's county town with shopping, eating and drinking, cinemas and museums
131 preporuka/e lokalaca
Dorchester
Dorset's county town with shopping, eating and drinking, cinemas and museums
Beautiful grounds, gardens and lakes. No children. Serves good food at the café
67 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sculpture by the Lakes
Beautiful grounds, gardens and lakes. No children. Serves good food at the café
Beautiful vineyard offering tours and tasting with a cafe
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Langham Wine Estate and Vineyard Café
Beautiful vineyard offering tours and tasting with a cafe