22/03/2026
Need some inspiration on where to visit in Dorset this year? Here are 52 different ideas. Save this post for when you need weekend inspiration - some places open seasonally, so please check before visiting.
https://exploringdorset.co.uk
1. Durdle Door
2. Lulworth Cove
3. Corfe Castle
4. Old Harry Rocks
5. Studland Beach & Nature Reserve
6. Lyme Regis (Cobb & seafront)
7. West Bay Harbour & cliffs
8. Chesil Beach
9. Portland Bill Lighthouse
10. Abbotsbury Swannery
11. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
12. Brownsea Island
13. Poole Harbour
14. Bournemouth Pier & Gardens
15. Hengistbury Head
16. Christchurch Quay & Priory
17. Wimborne Minster
18. Kingston Lacy (National Trust)
19. Athelhampton House & Gardens
20. Sherborne Abbey
21. Sherborne Old Castle
22. Maiden Castle
23. Hardy Monument
24. Cerne Abbas Giant
25. Milton Abbey
26. Blandford Forum (Georgian town centre)
27. Wareham Quay
28. Arne Nature Reserve
29. Blue Pool, Wareham
30. Swanage Pier
31. Dancing Ledge
32. Kimmeridge Bay
33. Chapmanโs Pool
34. Seatown Beach
35. Golden Cap
36. Thorncombe Beacon
37. Powerstock Common
38. Mapperton House & Gardens
39. Bridport Town & Vintage Quarter
40. Dorchester (Roman history walk)
41. Max Gate (Thomas Hardyโs home)
42. Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
43. Cloudโs Hill
44. Lulworth Castle
45. Ringstead Bay
46. Osmington White Horse
47. Weymouth Harbour
48. Nothe Fort
49. Portland Castle
50. Radipole Lake Nature Reserve
51. Cranborne Chase
52. Shaftesbury & Gold Hill