Attractions - Places of Interest

Dorset is well known for the Jurassic Coast, The Purbecks, Chesil beach, beautiful countryside and villages with thatched cottages, fresh fish, blue cheese, cream teas, apple cake, smuggling and of course the author Thomas Hardy.

Abbotsbury: The Swannery and Sub Tropical Gardens
Weymouth Harbour and Beach
The Isle of Portland
Chesil Beach
The Purbecks
The Jurassic Coast
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
National Trust Properties and Beaches


The sailing events for the 2012 Olympics will take place in Weymouth.