With so much natural beauty in Dorset, it is a destination of choice for those wanting to enjoy nature, expeience the great outdoors and escape the everyday.
Dorset stretches from the county of Hampshire to the edge of Poole, and includes the seaside towns of Christchurch and Bournemouth. Known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, this part of Dorset is a popular holiday destination due to is beautiful sandy beaches, easy access to the UNESCO World Heritage site and array of accommodation choices to suit all budgets.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offer some of the UK’s most beautiful coastline, with nearly 15 miles of glorious beaches, including nine out of the eleven blue flag award winning beaches in Dorset.
Dorset is also home to the world’s largest natural harbour at Poole, which includes world famous Sandbanks and the beautiful Brownsea Island, the largest island in Poole harbour, known for its red squirrels, wildlife and scouting. Poole is also home to a bustling quayside and a beautiful historic old town. Take to the water and start your exploration of the Jurassic Coast from Poole. Stretching from Old Harry’s Rock near Swanage, to Exmouth in Devon and covering 95 miles, this is England’s only natural world heritage site.
Christchurch is sandwiched between the New Forest National Park on one side and the bustling resort of Bournemouth on the other, it is the perfect location for a fantastic holiday or short break with its six fabulous beaches, coastal nature reserves and heritage attractions.