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Abbotsbury
The magic of Abbotsbury is intrinsic with her ability to excite the imagination of every one of her visitors whatever their age, nationality or interest might be, for above all else, Abbotsbury is a village flourishing in all seasons.
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Chesil Beach
Chesil Beach is located on the South coast of England in the county of Dorset. It is a pebble beach 18 miles long and stretches north-west from Portland to West Bay. For much of its length it is separated from the mainland by an area of saline water called the Fleet Lagoon.
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Charmouth
Awarded its World Heritage Site Status in 2001 Charmouth remains an untouched coastal gem. The coastline between Exmouth and Bournemouth is now a World Heritage Site (meaning that it is of particular importance both historically and geologically) similar in status to the Grand Canyon and The Great Barrier Reef.
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Dorset Villages
Dorset offers a rich tapestry of villages to delight and amaze its visitors all year round. Norman churches, picturesque greens, quaint inns and thatched cottages make villages the heart of Dorset and well worth the exploration of each for its history, character and charm
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Dorchester
Dorchester is a bustling market town but is much more than that. The many attractive walks that are within easy reach of the town centre can transport you very quickly to the peace and greenery of the countryside. Look out for interesting and unusual discoveries on the way
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Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis boasts breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, making it a sparkling resort for all seasons. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilized evidence of life on earth millions of years ago. Situated at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis is a major centre for fossil collecting, recognized and acclaimed worldwide
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Lulworth Cove
The Lulworth Coastline has many fine beaches, accessible from either the land, or the sea. To the West are the beaches of Middle Beach and Durdle Door, whilst in the east are the beaches of Mupe Bay and Arish Mel. The beaches to the west of the coast are open to the public, and you will find car parking and refreshment facilities in the Durdle Door
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Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury's most famous view is without doubt that of the cobbled street of gold hill, known to millions as the 'Hovis' hill from the TV adverts in the 1980s. The origin of the name Gold Hill is not certain but one theory is that it comes from 'Gild Hall' as today's Town Hall stands at the crest of the hill.
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Sherborne
Sherborne is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in England. With its abundance of medieval buildings, superb Abbey, world famous Schools, picturesque Almshouse and two Castles, Sherborne has much to offer visitors. Ideally located on the Dorset and Somerset border it has excellent transport links enabling the town to flourish.
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West Bay
With the stunning golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs to the east and the shimmering radiance of Golden Cap to the west, West Bay, Dorset is a Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast. West Bay nestles south of Bridport, between Eype with Seatown to the west and Freshwater with Burton Bradstock to the east. Situated at the western end of Chesil Beach
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Dorset offers a rich tapestry of villages to delight and amaze its visitors all year round.
