24 reasons Dorset is probably the best place on earth
PUBLISHED: 16:57 12 August 2019

Blackmore Vale from Bell Hill, Dorset by Jack Pease Photography (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) via flic.kr/p/wnJT83
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We all love Dorset, right? And some of us probably think there's no place better. Here's why...
1. The seafront…
2. Going for a drive will look like this…
3. Local wildlife put on a sunset show…
4. It's a place where getting up early will reward you with views like this…
5. It can be pretty good for a stargaze…
6. It's perfect for when you're in a reflective mood…
7. We've got history…
8. You can enjoy a picnic with a view…
9. Come on, this is a place where even the wildlife looks good...
10. ... and it looks pretty special when the sun is out, too.
11. This is just your average walk in Dorset…
12. You might spot one of these hanging about…
13. If it's peace and quiet you're looking for, this is the place to be…
14. Durdle Door, need we say more?
15. You might mistake the sea for the Mediterranean…
16. It looks like this from above…
17. Beautiful scenes appear when the moon comes out…
18. We have some pretty famous residents...
19. ... and some beautiful sunsets.
20. Awesome photographers take shots like this…
21. It's a great place to walk your canine friend…
22. The cottages are just so cosy…
23. Even the smallest piece of architecture is picture worthy…
24. We could keep going all day, but we'll leave you with one final reason... This premier county is home to a Premier League football club!
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