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Dorset is a county rich in history, landscape, and culture, located in the South West of England along the English Channel coast. Its charm is derived from its rolling hills, stunning coastline and quaint villages. It is a county that's deeply steeped in history, as is evident by the numerous Neolithic burial mounds, Iron Age hillforts, and Roman ruins dotted across its landscape.

The county town of Dorchester is a picturesque hub of culture and history. Known for its ties to the famous novelist Thomas Hardy, it beautifully blends the modern with the historical. You will find the Hardy Monument, a 72-foot high monument erected in Hardy's memory, standing proudly on the landscape. Then there is the county's cultural hub, Bridport, known for its arts scene, weekly market, and annual carnival. It's a lively town that offers a great sense of community.

In the east, the harbour town of Poole boasts the second largest natural harbour in the world, second only to Sydney. It's a thriving location, bustling with waterfront dining, historic old town, and a vibrant quay. The affluent area of Sandbanks in Poole is known for its sandy beaches and high property values, often likened to Monte Carlo. Poole's neighbour, the seaside resort town of Bournemouth, boasts seven miles of beaches, along with beautiful Victorian architecture and stunning gardens.

Further inland, the quaint villages of Dorset offer a slower pace of life. Cerne Abbas, for instance, is a picturesque village known for the Cerne Giant, a hill figure carved into the chalk hillside above the village. Meanwhile, Corfe Castle village, dominated by the ruins of its thousand-year-old castle, offers breath-taking views of the Purbeck Hills. Another jewel is Shaftesbury, home to Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street offering panoramic views of the Blackmore Vale.

Lastly, the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast spans the southern edge of the county, offering some of the most breath-taking scenery in the country. This coastline is home to the iconic limestone arch of Durdle Door and the stunning Lulworth Cove. Charmouth and Lyme Regis are known for their abundance of fossils, and have thus earned the nickname 'the Dinosaur Coast'.






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