Dorset, a beautiful county located in the south-west of England, offers a variety of attractions and scenic spots for visitors and locals to explore. Here is a list of the top 50 places to visit in Dorset:
- Durdle Door: A natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, providing breathtaking coastal views.
- Lulworth Cove: A picturesque horseshoe-shaped cove with clear blue waters, great for swimming and kayaking.
- Corfe Castle: A medieval ruin with a rich history, set in the stunning Purbeck Hills.
- Old Harry Rocks: Iconic chalk formations at Handfast Point, offering panoramic views of the coastline.
- Jurassic Coast: A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 185 million years of geological history.
- Swanage: A charming seaside town with a beautiful beach and the historic Swanage Railway.
- Bournemouth Beach: A bustling, sandy beach with a vibrant pier and a wide range of activities.
- Brownsea Island: A nature reserve in Poole Harbour, known for its wildlife and historic castle.
- Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens: Beautiful gardens with rare and exotic plants.
- Weymouth: A lively seaside town with a long sandy beach, a picturesque harbor, and a historic waterfront.
- Sherborne Abbey: A stunning medieval abbey in the town of Sherborne.
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre: A sanctuary for rescued primates, educating visitors about conservation.
- Portland Bill Lighthouse: An iconic lighthouse at the southern tip of the Isle of Portland.
- Athelhampton House and Gardens: A historic manor house with beautiful gardens.
- Chesil Beach: A unique pebble beach that stretches for 18 miles along the coast.
- Hardy’s Cottage: The birthplace of author Thomas Hardy, offering insight into his life and work.
- Wimborne Minster: A charming market town with a magnificent Minster church.
- Mapperton House and Gardens: A stunning stately home with beautifully landscaped gardens.
- Portland Castle: A well-preserved coastal artillery fortress overlooking Portland Harbor.
- The Tank Museum: A museum in Bovington dedicated to armored warfare history, featuring a vast collection of tanks.
And another 30:
- Kingston Lacy
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Shaftesbury
- Cerne Abbas Giant
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Highcliffe Castle
- Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Museum
- Milton Abbey
- Tyneham Village
- Poole Harbour
- Maiden Castle
- Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
- Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
- Lyme Regis
- Sturminster Newton Mill
- Nothe Fort
- Christchurch Priory
- St. Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsbury
- The Keep Military Museum
- Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust
- Beaminster
- Langham Wine Estate
- Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
- Milton Abbas
- Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts
- T.E. Lawrence’s (Lawrence of Arabia) Cottage
- Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park
- Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
- Bridport
- Dorchester
For those who live in the beautiful county or are just visiting, have a wonderful time.
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