Places to stay in Dorset

Five free things to do in Dorset

Broadchurch filming locations

Starring names such as David Tenant and Olivia Colman, Broadchurch is a smash hit and National Television award-winning TV series filmed across locations in Dorset, including the cliffs of West Bay. Find out more and unveil these locations here.

Durdle Door

Perhaps Dorset’s most iconic image, the majestic Durdle Door arch and the beautiful beach from which it extends is the jewel in the crown of the Dorset Coast and a must visit for anybody heading to Dorset.

Corfe Castle

Whilst Corfe Castle is dominated by its 10th century castle of the same name, the village itself is well worth paying a visit to, if only for a gentle stroll, a pub lunch and to enjoy dramatic views of the castle.

Beach walks

Dorset is home to an array of beautiful landscapes, ideal for stretching the legs and enjoying a stroll in a mix of sandy beaches, on the chalk clifftops or simply in the rolling valleys of the countryside.

Maiden Castle

Maiden Castle is one of the most complex and dramatic Iron Age hillforts in Europe. Let the kids explore their imagination as they pretend to reenact battles between Britons and invading Roman soldiers, as the latter sought to capture the fort in AD43.

Inspiring landscapes and traditional seaside towns in Dorset

Occasionally overlooked in favour of its westward neighbours, Dorset is a stunning English county packed with historic buildings, glorious beaches and family attractions, making it a super option for a British holiday close to the coast. Its varied landscapes are both unique and inspiring: the Jurassic Coast has formed the backdrop to numerous books and films, and it’s not difficult to see why when you explore the jaw-dropping magnificence of the likes of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.