One of the best ways to appreciate Dorset’s beautiful coastline is from the water and the Isle of Portland makes a great base to start your maritime adventure - whether you explore east or west
This riverside town has a cliff-top castle, pretty beach huts and a beautiful natural harbour
Poole and Bournemouth offer miles of award-winning golden beaches with something to suit everyone
Salterns Marina in Poole hosts this popular boat show which attracts the very best boating brands within the marine industry
Panoramic views of Sandbanks and Studland Bay abound on this walk by Edward Griffiths
Edward Griffiths enjoys a walk that features two lovely churches, ancient woodland and lush meadows in this historic corner of north-west Dorset
Edward Griffiths' Blackmore Vale walk takes in a community orchard, a long forgotten Iron Age hill-fort and a magnificent 14th-century manor house
Alex Aitken, the award-winning Chef Patron at The Jetty and The Kings Arms in Christchurch, shares one of his favourite recipes with us
The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...
A very easy recipe to create a delicious fudge sauce for any desert...
Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...
Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...
Nick Churchill, author of Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Beatles & Bournemouth, celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first gig in Bournemouth
Celia Sawyer made her name creating stylish homes for pop stars and millionaires so it is no surprise that her home in Sandbanks has an eye-catching array of interesting pieces and curiosities
Fingers Crossed For BBQ weather? No Knead, With A Wood Fired Pizza Oven By The Stone Bake Oven Company. <br/><br/><br/><br/>With a rather wet start to the summer and the constant threat of intermittent showers, many of us are contemplating ways of entertaining
Peter Booton meets a talented couple who are breathing life back into a long-term family project at West Compton Manor, and creating a thriving rural business
It was Christmas 2009 when Marlborough entrepreneur, Matthew Thomas, was looking to diversify his existing business, Marlborough Rug Company (www.marlboroughrugs.co.uk) at that time an independent family run Oriental rug and interiors shop
This handy guide will help you decide accommodation and attractions to visit in the South West this summer.
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Susanne Masters visits a 'lost' Victorian walled garden in west Dorset that is gradually being restored to its former glory thanks to a community inspired initiative
Event takes place at Larmer Tree Gardens on 23 September 2012