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Salisbury also boasts one of Britain’s best historic sites – Stonehenge, bus tours available from the town centre.Ĭorfe Castle is an iconic survivor of the English Civil War, with over 1,000 years of history packed in its dramatic ruins. The cathedral also has the best-preserved copy of the original Magna Carta. Just inside the Wiltshire border is Salisbury, whose cathedral has the tallest spire in the UK.
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Studland Bay, protected by Old Harry Rocks, has great views of the Isle of Wight and Studland itself served as Enid Blyton’s inspiration for her classic Noddy books.
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The small village of Studland on the Isle of Purbeck is known for its National Trust beach and nature reserve, which is home to all six types of British reptile. Take in Durleston Head, Dancing Ledge, Lulworth Cove and don’t miss Durdle Doors’ famous rock archway. The Jurassic Coast is a stunning World Heritage site, recording 185 million years of history in its rugged cliffs. Weymouth, located to the west of Dorset, is a busy harbour town, with Fleet Lagoon nature reserve located nearby. The town has a lively three-day folk festival in early June. Wimborne is a quaint market town with a lovely Square and the beautiful 12th century Wimborne Minster. Ponies, donkeys and cattle all roam freely through the Forest’s picturesque villages, like Burley and Brockenhurst. The New Forest, created as the hunting ground of William the Conqueror, is ideal for the cyclist, walker or horse rider. The historic Quay area offers many types of boat trips along this magnificent stretch of coastline and don’t forget to hop over to Brownsea Island, a wonderful nature reserve owned by the National Trust. The seaport town of Poole is home to the second largest natural harbour in the world. Home to rolling hills, rugged coastline, lush forest and of course, mile after mile of fantastic golden sandy beaches, the county is easily accessible and tailor-made for exploring by car, foot or bike. Dorset and the surrounding area offers natural beauty providing some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Explore beyond Bournemouth and discover beautiful countryside and picturesque villages steeped in history.