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Welcome to West Dorset

Sensational Dorset Summer Holidays!

West Dorset is the perfect setting for a great Summer holiday, so make the most of some fantastic summer offers and book your break today! If you're looking for fun activities and beach holidays, West Dorset is one of the best family holiday destinations.

Search and book your West Dorset holiday accommodation online, find out details of upcoming events and things to see and do.

Short breaks & offers

Enjoy a break away from it all and take advantage of the wonderful things happening in West Dorset over the coming months with some great deals on accommodation!

What's on this week?

Come and discover the gripping history of the Old Crown Court and Cells on a guided tour. The tours run every 45 minutes between 2pm & 4.15pm every weekday afternoon until Friday the 12th September.

Take a giant trip of nostalgia into the days of yesteryear at the Great Dorset Steam Fair from Weds 27th - Sunday 31st August. This annual extravaganza is widely recognised as the leading event of it's type in the World. Tickets available from Dorchester TIC.

Summer Walking Tours

Uncover the secret pasts of West Dorset towns this summer by joining a guided walking tour.

Tours of Dorchester, Bridport and Sherborne are running from 5th August to the 26th September. See the events page listing for further details.

Explore our Jurassic Coast

West Dorset's Jurassic Coast is unrivalled - it's status as World Heritage Site confirms that it's amongst the most significant in the World!