Weymouth’s historic working harbour is worth a visit any time of year, and especially for events like the FAYRE IN THE SQUARE NEW, year round Great Western Railway in May. SUNDAY SERVICES from Bristol to Weymouth begin on www.visit-dorset.com/whats-on for more 11th December, creating more opportunities for days inspiration for special days out out by rail. We continue to work with GWR towards the possibility of an earlier Sunday morning service from Weymouth to Bristol to make full days out on Sunday possible for all the communities along our line.
First Sunday of every month, March to December 10am - 3pm. Throughout Frome town centre. The Frome Independent is more than a market – it is an award winning, once a month temporary community that reclaims Dorset is heaven for walking: Frome’s streets to showcase the best independent designers, stunning Maiden Castle is well makers, food & drink producers, vintage experts and street worth the walk from Dorchester Maiden Castle food in the South West against a backdrop of music, visual West. From Maiden Newton join arts and events. Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world –class gallery part of the Wessex Ridgeway for stunning views over the www.thefromeindependent.org.uk and arts centre, situated in a beautiful Somerset landscape heights of the county. In Weymouth, enjoy glorious seascapes about 10 minutes’ walk from BRUTON station. from the fascinating Nothe Fort, the famous Chesil Beach or An enchanting destination for a day out, with exhibitions of the mysterious Isle of Portland. contemporary art, a vibrant events and learning programme, Somerset and Dorset combine beautiful scenery with unique award winning architecture combining historic farm buildings rural charm and traditions, and our new, year round Sunday with innovative modern design, and glorious landscaped services offer more opportunities to experience them. The gardens to explore. The grounds, which include a 1.5 acre DORSET KNOB THROWING festival is on Sunday perennial meadow, are designed by internationally renowned 30th April, with train/stride & ride arrangements landscape architect Piet Oudolf. The on-site restaurant, the Roth to get you there from Dorchester West station. Bar & Grill, serves seasonal, locally sourced produce. Beyond www.dorsetknobthrowing.com the site of Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Durslade is a working farm occupying large areas of woodland and permanent pastures. The Roth Bar & Grill serves meat from the farm. Open all year (Dorset Knobs are with free admission to the public, Tuesday to Sunday inclusive famous local biscuits!) from 10.00am to 4.00pm (5.00pm March to October) www.hauserwirthsomerset.com
SUNDAY TRADING: Yeovil, Dorchester and Weymouth are great shopping destinations, all with good department stores, top high street names and fashion retailers open on Sundays.
www.heartofwessex.org.uk: more on all the destinations, maps and links for planning days out. Dorset knob throwing
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This Line Guide is produced by the HEART OF WESSEX RAIL PARTNERSHIP Comments & ideas are welcome: [email protected] PHOTO CREDITS: The Chetnole Inn HAUSER & WIRTH Cover Oudolf Field, Jason Ingram. Inside from top When Soak The Royal Standard Inn, Upwey Becomes Spill, Claire Walsh. Untitled, Hélène Binet. Radić Pavilion, Heather Edwards. Oudolf Field, Vincent Evans. FEATURE PHOTOS: Frome Independent. Dorset Knob Throwing. Dorset County Council. Catherine Phillips. SPECIAL THANKS: Rob Thomas of GWR Publications Team for our timetable. LEAFLET DESIGN: Creative Touch Design. Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership Supported by Great Western Railway Dolphin Inn, Weymouth The Boot, Weymouth Display until 20th May 2017 315669/27