Sandbanks
March 30, 2008
Sandbanks is one of the most popular areas of Dorset for a variety of reasons. Sandbanks is popular with tourists because of its stunning sandy beaches, infact some of the cleanest in the country. With a variety of snack bars and ice cream sellers. During the summer due to Sandbanks being situated on a penisular, [...]
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March 30, 2008
Wimborne is a local name for Wimborne Minster situated in the east Dorset, England. It is world famous for architectural collection of 15th, 16th and 17th century buildings. The town hall, the Priest’s House Museum and Wimborne are the finest examples of English architecture. Wimborne has been a centre for pilgrimage, prayer and worship for [...]
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March 30, 2008
Weymouth is a town in Dorset located at the mouth of River Wey on the English Channel coast. Weymouth is eight miles south of Dorchester and five miles north of Isle of Portland. This place is a famous tourist attraction because of the beaches found in Weymouth Bay. Aside from beaches, there are also other [...]
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March 30, 2008
Wareham is a small town close to the mouth of the Frome. Around the town, earth walls existing from pre-Roman period can be seen. St. Martin’s Church is a small Anglo-Saxon church that has a hexagonal lead font. There is an idol of the legendary T.E. Lawrence dressed as an Arab. This is created by [...]
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March 30, 2008
Verwood is on the edge of the boundary of the counties of Dorset and Hampshire. It is similar to the New Forest. The distance between Verwood and London is 88 miles. Some of the nearby places are Breamore, Chalbury, Godshill, Hurn, Longham, Sopley and Winton. Verwood has poor agricultural land.
Till the 1950s, it was a [...]
Swanage
March 30, 2008
Swanage is one of the frequently visited tourist spot, located in the south east of Dorset, England. Tourism is the main industry of the town and it was one of the largest producers of Purbeck stone and marble. Due to its tourism attraction, the city is termed as one of the towns in the UK [...]
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March 30, 2008
Sturminster Newton has undergone somewhat of a major facelift in recent years. With a number of large new housing developments, probably doubling the size of housing stock in the area.
The last major building phase is coming to an end, with the completion of new commercial premises which have entice the Co-op supermarket to the town. [...]
Sherborne
March 30, 2008
Sherborne is one of the most outstanding towns in the South West let alone Dorset. A fabulous market town on the border of Somerset and Dorset situated along the River Yeo. The town has excellent transport links with a mainline station and the A303 and A30 within spitting distance. 6 miles to the West is [...]
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March 30, 2008
Shaftesbury is also called as the Blackmore Vale. It is one of the oldest and highest towns in England. It has a very long history and tradition. Gold Hill is the essence of rural charm due to the steep cobbles and pictorial cottages. The tourist has a plethora of independent pubs, shops and restaurants to [...]
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March 30, 2008
Portland information will appear here soon…
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