What's Dorset like?
Visitors really like Dorset, especially its beaches, historical sites and restaurants. Collect beach glass at top spots like Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach. While here, you may want to make time for other popular sights such as Durdle Door and Wimborne Minster.
Where are the best places to stay in Dorset?
Here are our travellers' top 4 places to stay in Dorset:
The Beach House, in Weymouth
Beachfront B&B within easy reach of Weymouth Beach- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace
Brunswick Bed & Breakfast, in Weymouth
Beachfront B&B within easy reach of Weymouth Pavilion- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Central location
The Heritage Bed & Breakfast, in Weymouth
3.5-star B&B, convenient to Chesil Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Attentive staff
Westwood Guest House, in Dorchester
Upmarket guesthouse in historical district- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location
What is there to see near Dorset?:
- Durdle Door (13 mi/20.9 km from the city centre)
- Weymouth Beach (14.5 mi/23.4 km from the city centre)
- Wimborne Minster (15.1 mi/24.3 km from the city centre)
- Corfe Castle (16.6 mi/26.7 km from the city centre)
- Chesil Beach (16.9 mi/27.2 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Dorset?:
- Terracotta Warriors Museum (7.6 mi/12.3 km from the city centre)
- The Tank Museum (8.7 mi/14 km from the city centre)
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center (9.2 mi/14.8 km from the city centre)
- SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (13.4 mi/21.5 km from the city centre)
- Weymouth Pavilion (14.6 mi/23.4 km from the city centre)
Other popular Dorset attractions
- Lyme Regis Beach
- Sherborne Abbey
- Durdle Door Beach
- Kingston Lacy House
- Lulworth Cove