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Group Travel Home

Welcome to West Dorset - the ideal location for your next group visit. Whatever the interests or requirements of your group, you need look no further. Search and book your group's accommodation online, find out details of the region's popular ...

Wedding & Reception Venues: West Dorset can provide a spectacular setting for your wedding, and there is no shortage of venues available to accommodate your ceremony, reception, and wedding guests. To help you plan for your big day, we have put together a list ...
Win a FREE guided tour!: Be in with a chance to win a walking tour of the captivating county town of Dorchester ! One lucky group of up to 25 people can spend an intriguing 1 1/2 hours discovering the town's rich and varied history ...

Where to Stay

There is a superb variety of quality assessed holiday accommodation for you to choose from in West Dorset. We have something to suit all tastes and budgets which is available for you to search and book online . Whether you're ...

Places to Visit

West Dorset's attractions are second to none. Look no further for ideas for days out in West Dorset, there is something for everyone. Many of our key places to visit offer special provisions for groups . Literature & The Arts ...

Attractions For Groups: Below are just a selection of places to visit that make special provisions for groups. For further details, please contact the attraction directly, or speak to one of our Tourist Information Centres .

Festivals and Events

There is always something new and exciting happening in West Dorset. With a wide variety of events ranging from festivals to carnivals , classic car rallies to open-air- theatre , as well as local food and drink festivals galore, you ...

Food & Drink

West Dorset is the perfect place to sample locally sourced food in spectacular surroundings, and with an abundance of seasonal delicacies on offer, it is always the perfect time of year to visit. From tasty home cooked food in one ...

Eating Out in West Dorset: West Dorset is renowned for its excellent local produce and seasonal specialities, so treat yourself to a meal out this spring to discover it for yourself. Eating out in West Dorset is a passtime to suit every taste and budget, ...

Themed Visits

Whatever the interests of your group, West Dorset is sure to fascinate visitors of all ages and tastes. Why not take a break and allow an experienced Blue Badge Guide to show you around West Dorset's most fascinating and significant ...

Coast and Countryside: Why not explore West Dorset's World Heritage coastline by following one of the following suggested itineraries? Glorious Gardens Along The Jurassic Coast : The perfect combination of stunning scenery and spectacular gardens along the West Dorset coast. Jewels ...
Houses & Gardens: Make sure you don't miss out on some of West Dorset's spectacular houses and gardens by following one or more of the itineraries below. Glorious Gardens Along The Jurassic Coast :The perfect combination of stunning scenery and spectacular gardens ...
Literature & The Arts: West Dorset is well-known as the setting for many of Thomas Hardy 's novels, but has also been home to many other famous residents . Thomas Hardy & Casterbridge : Visit the residences of the renowned literary author, discover how ...
History and Heritage: Prepare to be astounded by the rich heritage and long history that can be found in West Dorset. Deep Roots : Discover West Dorset's Roman Heritage and longstanding landmarks. Military & Motoring Museums : A must for ...
West Dorset Towns: West Dorset's towns provide a contrast in experiences...from bustling shopping precincts to mellow-stoned buildings housing handcrafted goods, picturesque seaside delights to historic market centres. There are also over 150 villages in West Dorset, each with its own history, mystery, character ...
Educational And School Visits: Below are just a few places you may wish to include on your educational visit or school trip to West Dorset. For more expert suggestions, please contact our Tourist Information Centres . ...

Guiding Services

Whilst in West Dorset, why not allow an experienced guide to show you around some of the area's most significant and fascinating sites? Blue Badge Guided Tours take the stress out of organising group visits, and can be arranged to ...

Travel Information

Getting Here It's easy to get to West Dorset by road, rail, sea or air. See our how to get here page for more information. Planning Your Visit You can download free maps of West Dorset , to help you ...

Coach Parking: Information to help plan your group or school visit to West Dorset including maps , toilet and parking facilities . Useful Information Diesel Stops - 24 hour Service Stations Olds Peugeot (Shell), London Road, Dorchester Tel: 01305 266066 Shell London ...

Tourist Information Centres

Visit any of West Dorset's Tourist Information Centres in Dorchester , Bridport , Sherborne and Lyme Regis to access a vast range of detailed and up-to-date information for the whole area. Friendly and knowledgeable staff provide a comprehensive information service ...

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West Dorset is the ideal location for your next group visit. To request a free information pack about attractions , accommodation and events in the area, and to find out how West Dorset can meet the specific interests of your ...