Visit Dorset reveal their favourite lesser-known local beaches to explore if you want to get off the beaten track this summer

With Durdle Door, Brownsea Island, Jurassic Coast and a whole host of other stunning sights, Dorset is an amazing place for a stroll

Tim Laycock, Artistic Director of The New Hardy Players takes us on a literary ramble through the landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy

This challenging winter walk takes in one of the natural swallow-holes on a wooded ridge above the village

We’ve chosen some of our favourite books that were inspired by the that take your outside while staying in.

Want to keep your food miles low and your taste experience high? Alice Cooke reveals some of the county’s best farm shops

Animals are always a source of joy so we have gathered some zoos and wildlife parks across the country (and beyond) that are livestreaming animal enclosures

We may be stuck indoors and the clubs and gyms may be shut for now, but we can all still stay active and healthy.

The current climate means that all of us may be looking for a whole new perspective on life.

Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t get your much needed Arts fix. You can now enjoy the magic of theatre from the small screen!

From mindfulness and relaxing music, to digital detoxes and body positivity, there is a wealth of great things to immerse yourself in and listen to while working in isolation.

When you’re planning a wedding, there are so many things to consider, but the venue is perhaps the most important of all. However, in Dorset you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the perfect one…

Steve Roberts reveals some of the curious facts about Bournemouth and the famous people that once called it home

Snowdrops bring great joy in the early months of the year, signifying the warmer weather ahead. We pick 7 magical places in Dorset to explore these beautiful flowers

From a cheese racing challenge to hundreds of guitars on a beach, Visit Dorset share some of the more unusual events and places to explore in the county

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum is a must visit, bringing over 200 years of justice and injustice to life.

Could you take an award-winning photo of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and be part of our 2021 calendar?

We’ve put together a selection of our favourite wintery photos of Dorset, which have all been taken by talented local photographers

The much-loved festival, which will take place in Bournemouth in September 2020, will follow the theme of ‘Journeys’ in celebration of a decade of bringing artists and audiences together

You can’t beat a pub lunch after a scenic country walk with your four-legged friend. In no particular order, we pick some of the best dog friendly pubs in Dorset