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Dorchester (/ˈdɔːrtʃɛstər/ DOR-ches-tər) is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 miles (11 km) to the south. The civil parish includes the small town of Poundbury and the suburb of Fordington.
The area around the town was first settled in prehistoric times. The Romans established a garrison there after defeating the Durotriges tribe, calling the settlement that grew up nearby Durnovaria; they built an aqueduct to supply water and an amphitheatre on an ancient British earthwork. After the departure of the Romans, the town diminished in significance, but during the medieval period became an important commercial and political centre. It was the site of the "Bloody Assizes" presided over by Judge Jeffreys after the Monmouth Rebellion, and later the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
In the 2011 census, the population of Dorchester was 19,060, with further people coming from surrounding areas to work in the town which has six industrial estates. The Brewery Square redevelopment project is taking place in phases, with other development projects planned. The town has a land-based college, Kingston Maurward College, The Thomas Hardye School, three middle schools and thirteen first schools. The Dorset County Hospital offers an accident and emergency service, and the town is served by two railway stations. Through vehicular traffic is routed round the town by means of a bypass. The town has a football club and a rugby union club, several museums and the biannual Dorchester Festival. It is twinned with three towns in Europe. As well as having many listed buildings, a number of notable people have been associated with the town. It was for many years the home and inspiration of the author Thomas Hardy, whose novel The Mayor of Casterbridge uses a fictionalised version of Dorchester as its setting.
The beautiful, historic market town of Wimborne Minster, with its gracious Minster Church and family attractions is sure to fit the bill! Its location on the banks of the rivers Stour and Allen as well as history dating back to pre-Roman times, makes it an interesting and picturesque town to visit. A regular winner in the regional and national ‘In Bloom’ awards, Wimborne pretty streets and courtyards are filled with the scent and colour of flowers in summer. Whatever the season, you are assured of a warm welcome in this friendly town. Rain or shine, blue skies or grey, there is plenty to keep all the family happily occupied within Wimborne Minster and the surrounding area, from intriguing historic buildings and ancient sites to country parks and high adrenalin activities, all perfect family fun. The Treasures of Wimborne, three unique attractions, offer indoor and outdoor activities that all the generations can enjoy; discover the quirky artefacts inside the gracious Minster Church, enjoy browsing the shop and exhibitions at Walford Mill Crafts or be a giant for the day in the wonderful Model Town - based on what the town looked like in the 1950's. Within the Minster Church is the Chained Library whose oldest book dates from the 1300s and is handwritten. The collection includes a book of sermons belonging to Catherine of Aragon. The Library is one of four remaining chained libraries in England and the country’s second largest. Also in the Minster is an astronomical clock showing both the sun and moon circling the earth. Need to blow away the cobwebs? In Wimborne Minster you are never more than a stone’s throw from Dorset’s stunning countryside. Set between two rivers, the town is perfectly placed for riverside walks or you can pack your panniers and take to two wheels on a leisurely cycle ride, a range of activities offer wonderful opportunities to experience the great outdoors. Can’t resist a special gift, or a sales bargain! Being a ‘Fairtrade’ town, Wimborne Minster offers an enticing blend of charming independent boutiques, specialist shops and high street stores. Explore the hidden courtyards, calm pedestrianised walkways and attractive High Street where a diverse mix of clothing, furnishings, gifts, jewellery, crafts, books, music, hardware and grocery outlets await. Don't miss the monthly farmers’ market on the 3rd Saturday of every month on Wimborne Square. Do your taste buds yearn for fish fresh from the nearby Dorset coast or perhaps a scrumptious cream tea? Enjoy alfresco dining and lunch in the sun at a pavement cafe, or a romantic meal in a fine-dine restaurant. Many of Wimborne's eateries are now offering takeaway options to enjoy at home or on your day out in Dorset. Savour delicious locally sourced food at award-winning restaurants and pubs including the Kings Arms in nearby Longham, a former winner of Dorset Dining Pub of the Year. With regular food festivals and farmers markets forming an important part of the local events calendar you will have ample opportunity to sample local produce, so whether you have a sweet tooth or a taste for something savoury, you will be spoilt for choice. With a full events diary there is never a dull moment in vibrant Wimborne Minster, its elegant pedestrianised Square, chilled out Minster Green, pretty Willow Walk and historic Cornmarket make it an attractive and safe venue for an amazing range of events. With festivals from history, food and drink to music, dance and storytelling there is something for all ages to enjoy. A place to relax and recall the day’s adventures, enjoy the local ambiance and meet friendly people, your choice of accommodation is a crucial part of your holiday. Whether you are looking for a guesthouse in town, a country B&B, a cosy self-catering property or a quality caravan site for your own holiday home on wheels, you can find your perfect bolthole with accommodation to suit all budgets.
Did you know that Wareham is one of the few remaining Saxon walled towns in England? Explore the town’s 2000 years of history by taking a walk around the Wareham Walls to find out about Viking attacks, civil war skirmishes and gruesome executions! Wareham is a pretty riverside town where the rivers Frome and Piddle meet. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the eateries, browse the interesting and unique shops or go for a walk and surround yourself with rolling hills and beautiful views. The villages of Wool, West Lulworth and Moreton are only a short distance away. Discover the Jurassic Coast, visit the Tank Museum or follow in the footsteps of the famous adventurer and writer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). Wareham Town Museum is a great place to discover local history and learn about the town’s connections with T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). St Martin’s church features a striking effigy of TE Lawrence, lying in full Arab dress. He was based at nearby Bovington Camp and his retreat where he spent much of his time writing, Clouds Hill, is just a short drive from Wareham. The town’s Quay is a lively meeting place and has lots of events and activities, plus a weekly market. Why not hire a boat, have a picnic, cruise down the river on a paddle steamer or just sit and watch the river flow by? For the energetic there are forest bike rides and river kayaking, the little ones can feed lambs and take a tractor-trailor ride, and for the not-so-little there are historic castles and tranquil beauty spots nearby. Some of Dorset’s most loved attractions are near Wareham. Meet the rescued lemurs, orangutans and apes at Monkey World or have the biggest day out in history at the Tank Museum. If you’re looking for somewhere to have a bite to eat, you are spoilt for choice with nearly 30 cafés, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms catering for every taste and budget. From a simple sandwich to take on a picnic up to an elegant candlelit dinner in a country house hotel, Wareham has lots of variety when choosing the perfect place for something to eat or drink. Wareham’s high street has plenty of individual and interesting shops from galleries and boutiques to vintage and gifts. There’s lots of opportunity to get something truly unique as a memento of your visit to Dorset. You can also do your food shopping locally too at our supermarkets, farmers markets, butchers, bakers and farm shops. So you can get everything you need when you arrive and you’ll be sure it’s the freshest and tastiest too! Barely a day goes past when there isn’t something taking place in or near Wareham – from film and music festivals to carnivals and river races – you’ll always find something to entertain you during your visit.
Fortuneswell is a village on the northern side of the beautifully rugged and historical Dorset Isle of Portland. The village's intriguing streets wind their way up the steep hills of the island, which rise from sea level near the amazing Chesil Beach to a height of 500 feet at the top of the isle.
Fortuneswell takes advantage of the best of the majestic views that Portland has - a view that stretches for dozens of miles from Start Point in Devon, around Lyme Bay in the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, across to the resort of Weymouth, and over the rolling hills into the rest of Dorset beyond. To the north of the village lies Portland Harbour - amongst the best sailing waters in Northern Europe - a fantastic home for the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, host venue for sailing events in the 2012 Olympic Games.
To the west of Fortuneswell lies Chesil Beach, an 18-mile long tombolo beach that connects the Isle of Portland to the mainland, with its wonderfully smooth, finely sorted pebbles, and excellent diving waters - host to a plethora of wrecks which have fallen victim to the dangerous currents around the isle over the centuries. Fortuneswell and the rest of Portland are a paradise for walkers, anglers, climbers, geologists, nature-lovers, artists and anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.
It's a picturesque, tranquil and enthralling part of this inspirational county.
