48 hours in dorchester

THESE days, exotic honeymoons are quite the thing, but when we tied the knot, between Christmas and the new year, Dorset was our destination. The county remains one of our favourite places to visit, e

Sandwiched between west Dorset’s rolling hills and the rugged drama of the Jurassic Coast, Bridport is well placed for a scenic getaway. Beyond its obvious natural charms, the town has plenty more to

Beautiful Cranborne Chase is the perfect base for exploring the countryside and nearby historic towns

TUCKED BELOW THE cliffs of the Mendip Hills, the village of Cheddar in Somerset offers a heady mix of wild landscapes, ancient history – and of course, cheese! Whether you’re craving crisp country air

There is perhaps no author quite so connected to their home county as Hardy is to Dorset. A tour of Hardy Country must start at the quintessentially perfect thatched cottage where he was born in 1840,

Our history is full of great escapes, but perhaps none more thrilling than the desperate flight of Charles II – including an epic chase along the Dorset coast...