Dorset
in South West England

Dorset is Somerset’s quiet neighbour. There isn’t a single city in this county best known for its rugged Jurassic coastline where Mary Anning discovered the plesiosaur; just a handful of big towns, thatched villages and a hard-working English farmer’s attitude.  

how long to go for

a weekend, a long weekend

when to go

april, may, june, july, august, september

holidays

Boxing Day

how to get there

trains from London, or car

how to get around

by car

nice to know

The Dorset coast is often referred to as the Jurassic Coast and it's where paleontologist Mary Anning discovered the marine plesiosaur.

local language

English

currency

Pound

in an emergency

call 999
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