Dorchester
Travel Guide
Visit Dorchester
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
George Albert Hotel & Spa
Great size room, cot provided. We were pre-warned of Christmas parties being on over the weekend and had been put further away from an potential noise, we didn't hear a thing and weren't disturbed at all.
Reviewed on 15 December 2025
The Frampton Arms
Excellent value. Clean room and very comfortable bed. Always enjoy staying here.
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside
Lovely cottage, we ordered food through the host which was amazing and great to have on our arrival. We did some lovely walks to Dorchester and Osmington. Cottage clean and had all the necessary amenities including a large fridge.Lots of character including a few low beams.
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
Stunning Waterside Cottage in Poole Harbour
Great stay. Wonderful facilities and very dog friendly.
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Alum Chine Beach House
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Popular places to visit
West Bexington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.
Cerne Abbas Giant
Find out about the history of Cerne Abbas when you spend time at Cerne Abbas Giant. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Maiden Castle
Find out about the history of Winterborne Monkton when you take a trip to Maiden Castle. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its lively bars.
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its charming coffeehouses.
Maumbury Rings
Find out about the history of Dorchester when you spend time at Maumbury Rings. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its lively bars.
- Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- West Bexington Beach
- Cerne Abbas Giant
- Maiden Castle
- Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
- Athelhampton House and Gardens
- Ringstead Beach
- Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
- Hardy's Cottage
- Sculpture by the Lakes
- Cogden Beach
- Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
- Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
- Dinosaur Museum
- Maumbury Rings
- Roman Town House
- Mill House Cider Museum
- Badger Watch Dorset
- Hardy Literary Locations
- Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Max Gate
- Borough Gardens
- The Keep Military Museum
- Dorset and East Devon Coast
- Weymouth Bay
