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Old Harry Rocks

JURASSIC COAST I NATURAL BEAUTY I VIBRANT TOWNS I PICTURESQUE VILLAGES

Get ready to fill your days full of fun and This is the landscape that novelist Thomas adventure! Hardy used as a backdrop for his tales of love From the chalk downlands in the north to the and tragedy, it’s easy to imagine life as it was rugged beauty of Purbeck in the south, natural portrayed in his fictional hamlets. harbours in the east to the flecked World Each turning leads to a new adventure, Heritage coastline in the west, you will never be a secret hiding place or an atmospheric, short of something to do. mellow-stoned village. Head to a peaceful nature reserve or climb one of Dorset’s Dorset is a county of contrasts offering the prominent Iron Age hill forts for breathtaking very best of countryside, coastline, events, views. There are animals to meet and attractions and outstanding natural beauty. museums, castles, houses, parks and gardens to explore. Vibrant towns offer high street brands, independent shops, unique handcrafted gifts, art and antiques. Feed your appetite at some of the south west’s finest restaurants, cosy or tempting tearooms – you might even find one of the nation’s top chefs in the kitchen!

Hardy’s Birthplace

Dorchester, Dorset’s County Town.

Bridport Sherborne

Abbotsbury, and Portland the Fleet Lagoon.

Bournemouth Weymouth

Poole Harbour, , and .

VILLAGES I GOLDEN SANDS I STAR ATTRACTIONS

Miles of magnificent coastline make a foodie’s Dorset a natural attraction. Sandcastle haven ... building, crazy golf and buckets of Indulge with traditional seaside fun spill along an abundance Turn to the middle to premier coastal resorts from of fresh local in the west to Christchurch in the produce. find a useful map to east. Secluded coves invite you to help you plan a great explore rock pools and colourful day out in Dorset ... harbours are perfect for young crabbers. Jet-skis, rib rides, sail boats, fishing boats, kayaks and watersports- of-all-sorts launch from all along the coast. And for divers and snorkellers, there are superb reef and drift dives with diverse marine life to discover. To find your perfect beach or water sport activity see www.visit-dorset.com

Mudeford Lyme Regis Sturminster Mill

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IDEAL FOR AGES 8 AND nothefort.org.uk UNDER, CREATE MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME, YOUR CHILDREN WILL LOVE IT! • 28 CLIMBING WALLS • HIGH LINE AERIAL OBSTACLE COURSE Laugh, Learn, Experience, Explore tel: 01202 716000 • PIER CAVE • PIER-TO-SHORE ZIP WIRE AND MORE… A magical pool, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset BH12 4NY tranquil woods, www.farmerpalmers.co.uk BOOK ONLINE AT TOURISM AWARDS 2020 sandy paths, email. [email protected] WWW.ROCKREEF.CO.UK memorable family www.splashdownwaterparks.co.uk 01929 558150 Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, BH16 6EU Book online & save! attraction since 1935. Info: 01305 871858 www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk Bournemouth Pier, Dorset BH2 5AA Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8UF 01305 766626 sealifeweymouth.com w. bluepooltearooms.co.uk COUNTRYSIDE HOUSE Great days out in Dorset

COAST WALKS Dorset has many special places to discover, perfect for exploring and making memories. From Brownsea Island, a wildlife sanctuary and an adventure from the moment you step ashore, to the glorious countryside and magnificent beaches including those atWest Dorset and Studland Bay.

Or from the ancient, romantic ruin at , full of intrigue and mystery and the Italian inspired palace and country estate at Kingston Lacy, to hidden gems such as Hardy’s Cottage, Max Gate and

Clouds Hill - there really is something for everyone. 20

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