2013 Rural Dorset - Visit Dorset
2013 Rural Dorset - Visit Dorset 2013 Rural Dorset - Visit Dorset
www.visit-dorset.com Horton Tower © DL A warm Welcome... (AB) adamburtonphotography.com, (AD) andrewdorey.co.uk, (BE) bradellementphotography.co.uk, (DL) darrenlovellphotography.co.uk, (MB) markbauerphotography.com, (PB) peterbootonphotography.co.uk, (RH) dorsetpictures.com (R Holman), (SC) samanthacookphotography.co.uk, (SL) stuartlowephotography.co.uk A Breath of Fresh Air 4 Family Days Out 6 Heritage and Gardens 8 Hidden Gems 10 Umbrella Days 12 Eating Out 16 Shopping and Culture 18 Events 20 Accommodation 24 Tourist Information 44 Rural Dorset 2 Cover Image: Kingston Lacy © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra
Scenic Rural Dorset, traditional England at its finest, offers a chance to escape the everyday. www.visit-dorset.com Explore the area’s rich history; discover country houses and glorious gardens, ramble along miles of footpaths in stunning countryside or simply enjoy the atmosphere of a local event. Our historic market towns with their wonderful pubs, fine-dine restaurants and wide variety of shops and boutiques offer a warm welcome, whilst further afield tiny hamlets and picturesque villages, with quaint tea rooms and farm shops, await discovery! Be sure to take in the highlights of beautiful Rural Dorset; • Panoramic views from ancient hill forts • Enticing market towns with cobbled streets, hidden courtyards and great shopping • The Minster Church of St Cuthburga & its unique Chained Library • Moors Valley Country Park, action and fun for all the family • The world renowned Great Dorset Steam Fair • Scrumptious Dorset cream teas, rich Blue Vinney, delicious Dorset Apple Cake and other tasty treats • Stunning grasses and plants at award winning Knoll Gardens • The Treasures of Wimborne, four fascinating attractions that add up to a great day out! • Iconic Gold Hill, made famous by Hovis • The beautiful 17th Century manor house of Kingston Lacy Whether in Rural Dorset for a short break, weekend or longer holiday, there is plenty to keep you busy, whatever the weather. If time allows venture further afield and visit our neighbours; the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Scrumptious cream tea ©SC Morning Coffee in Wimborne Minster the beautiful New Forest National Park, the sandy beaches of Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth or the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, all on our doorstep! For more information visit; www.visit-dorset.com Horse Riders at Ashmore ©MB 3
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- Page 27 and 28: Blandford Forum & the Dorset Downs.
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www.visit-dorset.com<br />
Horton Tower © DL<br />
A warm<br />
Welcome...<br />
(AB) adamburtonphotography.com, (AD) andrewdorey.co.uk, (BE) bradellementphotography.co.uk,<br />
(DL) darrenlovellphotography.co.uk, (MB) markbauerphotography.com, (PB) peterbootonphotography.co.uk,<br />
(RH) dorsetpictures.com (R Holman), (SC) samanthacookphotography.co.uk, (SL) stuartlowephotography.co.uk<br />
A Breath of Fresh Air 4<br />
Family Days Out 6<br />
Heritage and Gardens 8<br />
Hidden Gems 10<br />
Umbrella Days 12<br />
Eating Out 16<br />
Shopping and Culture 18<br />
Events 20<br />
Accommodation 24<br />
Tourist Information 44<br />
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<strong>Dorset</strong><br />
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Cover Image: Kingston Lacy © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra
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