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Things to do in Dorset this weekend

Mon, 12:40

Corfe Castle in the winter. Photo credit: anthurren, Getty Images/iStockphoto

Great things to do in Dorset this weekend: art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other events and ideas

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Explore Christmas Tree Wonderland in Bournemouth

Mon, 11:21

Chirstmas Tree Trail. Photo credit: Bournemouth Tourism

A magnificent new festive trail featuring glittering trees and enchanting illuminations has turned Bournemouth into a winter wonderland

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Festive workshops taking place in Dorset this Christmas

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Christmas wreath making. Picture by petrunjela, Getty Images/iStockphoto

Festive decor workshops and wreath-making classes happening in Dorset for Christmas 2018

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What’s on in Wimborne Minster this Christmas

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

From pantomime capers to a football legend switching on the Christmas lights, Wimborne Minster is ready to embrace the festive spirit

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Christmas markets and events in Dorset

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Hayley Cooper

Traditional Christmas market / Getty Images/iStockphoto

From festive light switch-ons and Santa’s Grottos, to German Christmas markets and late-night shopping, we’ve covered what’s on in Dorset this season

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Walks

A ramble around Upwey and Friar Waddon Hill

Friday, December 7, 2018 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

This easy walk takes us into Hardy territory as well offering some glorious views towards Weymouth and Portland

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7 wonderful walks in Dorset that are even better in the winter

Thursday, November 29, 2018

A dramatic winter sunset over Dorset. Photo credit: Andrew Martin / Getty Images/iStockphoto

Here are some Dorset walks, easy and challenging, to get you out and about over the festive period

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A ramble around Bere Regis and Turners Puddle

Friday, October 26, 2018 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

The track between the watercress beds at Hollow Oak

This lovely walk takes us from watercress beds to a church famous for its life-size carvings of apostles

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Walking route: Worth Matravers and Emmetts Hill

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

This challenging coastal walk rewards your efforts with spectacular views along the Jurassic Coast

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Walking route: A ramble around Holdenhurst and Pig Shoot Lane

Monday, August 6, 2018 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

This easy level walks takes in an ancient village described as The Mother of Bournemouth and Throop Mill of the River Stour

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Holidays

There is a B&B in Dorset where you can take your horse on holiday

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Anne Brunner-Ellis

Four riders and their mounts ready for a Dorset adventure

Anne Brunner-Ellis takes her horse on holiday to a B&B in Ashmore where they both enjoy three glorious days of exploring the local countryside as well as a spot of pampering

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Ad Feature Join the Strictly stars on a Prosecco trail along the Danube

Monday, January 22, 2018 Mark Kebble

Join Arlene Phillips and Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaz and Janette on this exclusive 8-day river cruise along the Danube

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10 amazing Dorset properties you can rent on Airbnb

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Harry Maddock

Cottage at West Lulworth, Dorset by Anguskirk (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/5dEcpb

Planning a trip to Dorset some time soon? There are some amazingly quirky properties available over on Airbnb

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Places

7 wonderful walks in Dorset that are even better in the winter

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Here are some Dorset walks, easy and challenging, to get you out and about over the festive period

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Places to go for a Christmas Day dip in Dorset

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Places to go for a festive swim in Dorset. Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

If you’re willing to brave the cold this Christmas Day, check out Dorset’s festive swim calendar for the best organised dips taking place in 2018

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When is Dorset actually Hampshire?

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Steve Harris

Beach huts on Mudeford Spit near the Dorset/Hampshire border. Photo credit: Ian Woolcock, Getty Images/iStockphoto

Confusion reigns on the county’s eastern border

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Christmas markets and events in Dorset

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Hayley Cooper

From festive light switch-ons and Santa’s Grottos, to German Christmas markets and late-night shopping, we’ve covered what’s on in Dorset this season

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A ramble around Melbury Beacon and Compton Abbas

Monday, November 12, 2018 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

From your first step, you will see superb views from hilltops and farmland footpaths on this walk

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