Sophie’s Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
A mix of high street and independent shops plus masses of histoical buildings, a museum, Roman villa and Ghost Walks can be booked in the evenings. Many restaurants and cafes to choose from.
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
A mix of high street and independent shops plus masses of histoical buildings, a museum, Roman villa and Ghost Walks can be booked in the evenings. Many restaurants and cafes to choose from.
Sherborne has an interesting selection of independent shops. Sherborne Abbey is impressive and the old and new castles are definitely worth a visit. Many eateries and coffee shops to choose from.
129 locals recommend
Sherborne
Sherborne has an interesting selection of independent shops. Sherborne Abbey is impressive and the old and new castles are definitely worth a visit. Many eateries and coffee shops to choose from.
Much of Broadchurch was filmed around West Bay and also Heartbeat for those who remember it!
167 locals recommend
West Bay
Much of Broadchurch was filmed around West Bay and also Heartbeat for those who remember it!
A picturesque seaside resort with interesting shops and plenty of good food to choose from.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
A picturesque seaside resort with interesting shops and plenty of good food to choose from.
Studland Bay is well worth a visit, a beautiful beach to walk or spend the day.
69 locals recommend
Studland
Studland Bay is well worth a visit, a beautiful beach to walk or spend the day.
Sightseeing
A beautiful garden and stately home, just a few minutes drive from Cerne Abbas. In busier months they also have a delicious café to enjoy light lunches or afternoon tea.
17 locals recommend
Minterne House and Gardens
A beautiful garden and stately home, just a few minutes drive from Cerne Abbas. In busier months they also have a delicious café to enjoy light lunches or afternoon tea.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayInteresting gardens and a delicious restaurant.
Lovely woods for a walk and also the location of Thomas Hardye's Birthplace, you can visit his National Trust owned Cottage.
9 locals recommend
Thorncombe Wood
Lovely woods for a walk and also the location of Thomas Hardye's Birthplace, you can visit his National Trust owned Cottage.
A village for which time has stood still since it was evacuated during the war.
28 locals recommend
Tyneham
A village for which time has stood still since it was evacuated during the war.
Lots of tanks and military vehicles, well worth visiting if you like tanks!
247 locals recommend
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadLots of tanks and military vehicles, well worth visiting if you like tanks!
A must for car fans, they have a huge selection of interesting and beautiful cars and other vehicles and there are areas for children to play.
101 locals recommend
Haynes International Motor Museum
A must for car fans, they have a huge selection of interesting and beautiful cars and other vehicles and there are areas for children to play.
18 miles of pebbly Jurassic coastline, good for fishing and beachcombing but not for swimming.
112 locals recommend
Chesil Beach
18 miles of pebbly Jurassic coastline, good for fishing and beachcombing but not for swimming.
Amazing views from all over Portland but Portland Bill is definitely worth visiting. It is glorious on a sunny day.
49 locals recommend
Portland Bill
Amazing views from all over Portland but Portland Bill is definitely worth visiting. It is glorious on a sunny day.
Food scene
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach RoadHighly recommended restaurant on the beach.
An organic farm shop and highly recommended café selling vegan foods.
9 locals recommend
Feed The Soul
An organic farm shop and highly recommended café selling vegan foods.
Good food and atmosphere, only a few minutes stroll from Little Thatch.
61 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Good food and atmosphere, only a few minutes stroll from Little Thatch.
Authentic Italian food, highly recommended locally. Always advised to book a table.
14 locals recommend
La Caverna Restaurant
57 Icen WayAuthentic Italian food, highly recommended locally. Always advised to book a table.