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UK. England. Dorset. 50°42′55″N2°26′12″W / 50.7154°N 2.4367°W / 50.7154; -2.4367. 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 ...
Dorchester provides the location for many of the county’s leading museums, including the Dorset Museum and the Keep Military Museum. Dorset Museum has recently undergone a £16.4 million redevelopment and the magnificent museum is now established as the major cultural destination within Dorset - a place for people to connect with 250 million ...
There are lots of exhibits from pre-historic Dorset, fossils etc from the Jurassic coast, plus some good historical exhibits and features e.g. on local author Thomas Hardy. Finally, on the second floor there is a good modern art gallery featuring artists associated with Dorset e.g. Elizabeth Frink.
Dorchester is a vibrant town for sightseeing and shopping but also a fantastic centre for visiting the area! Visit Dorchester’s museums and shops, walk the walks, drink great coffee, eat great food and take trips to the Jurassic coast. Visitors find a town with one foot in the past and another firmly in the future, with some of this country ...
Stroll the tree–lined walks which marked the old Roman boundary and visit Maumbury Rings - Dorchester’s very own Roman Amphitheatre! Just outside the town is Maiden Castle, a spectacular hill fort the size of 50 football pitches. Climb its Iron Age ramparts and you’ll be rewarded with the most spectacular, windswept views over Dorchester ...
Discover Dorchester - Official destination website for Dorchester Dorset. Shopping. Dorchester has a variety of different shopping areas. All of them have a great balance of national favourites and independent shops. Homewares, gifts, clothing, shoes, toys, essentials, refills and more can all be found in our vibrant county town.
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Selected Attractions in Dorchester. Tours Various tours are available. Town Walking Tour – takes between 1 and 2 hours and includes ancient and Roman sites, Dorset celebrities and a visit to the Old Crown Court and Cells. Thomas Hardy Tours. Hardy Trail. Ghost tours. Details from the Tourist Information Centre, Dorchester Tel: +44 (0)1305 267 ...
