Broadwindsor A small inland village, home to the Broadwindsor Craft And Design Centre.
Beaminster The largest village in Dorset, the streets follow the line of the streams flowing into the River Brit tributaries. There is a market on Thursdays, and the famous Beaminster Fair is in September. The museum, the 16th century Parnham House and some fine 17th century local houses are all worth a visit.
Melplash This village hosts an annual agricultural show in August. Salwayash A pretty village with excellent views of Marshwood Vale and Pilsdon Pen.
Bridport This historic market town has a wide and vibrant mix of events, exhibitions and entertainment. It is also a Gateway Town for the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast and a Beacon Town for promoting the high quality and vast variety of local foods. Markets are popular, including the: Street Markets - every Wednesday and Saturday.
Farmers Market - the second Saturday of each month in the Arts Centre.
Vintage Market - at St Michael’s, the last Sunday of each month, March to October.
Other attractions include: Bridport Museum - the exhibits bring to life the town’s colourful past.
Lyric Theatre - has popular entertainment. Mangerton Mill - a working water mill and museum.
There are also
Carnivals, Festivals and much more. Details can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre.
Viewing points are Eggardon Hill Fort and Pilsdon Pen, one of the highest points in Dorset at over 900 feet.
Loders A delightful village with a Norman church and Manor House; built on the former site of a Benedictine Monastery of cider brewing legend.
Puncknowle Picturesque, with stone cottages and trees in the middle of the village. Portesham With the historical Portesham House, of the ‘Kiss me Hardy’ legend. Abbotsbury Renowned for its Swannery and Sub-Tropical Gardens.
In the village, The Swan Inn serves excellent food and has a guest house.
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Chesil Beach 18 miles of pebble from Portland to West Bay, mostly separated from the mainland by the 13 km Fleet Lagoon. It has been the venue for The World Shore Angling Championships and many other major competitions. Along the beach, and heading inland, are many villages, hamlets and food pubs and inns to discover.
Hamm Beach On the eastern side of Chesil Beach facing into Portland Harbour, both beaches, and the lagoon, are good for viewing wildlife.
The Isle of Portland This beautiful place is a favourite holiday location, renowned for many things including its famous stone, used to build St Pauls Cathedral and other iconic buildings. Stone quarries of old can be seen, such as the Tout Quarry and Sculpture Park.
Durdle Door
For a meal try the CLIFTON HOTEL at Grove Road.
Where there is always a welcome for families, dining, guest beers, children’s play area and much more.
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