Towns & Villages
A Night at a Dorchester Museum
April 26th 2012
Across the country this month museums and heritage sites will throw open their doors after hours for the annual Museums at Night event. Kate Hall visits Dorchester’s seven participating venues to find out more
Work, Rest & Play in... Sherbourne, Dorset
February 22nd 2012
Talking to three people about their lives in this beautiful North Dorset town reveals a diversity of interests that occupy their time both at home and further afield
Downton Abbey: The Dorset Reality
October 28th 2011
Gwen Yarker discovers photographic evidence in the county archives that gives a tantalising glimpse into the rapidly changing world of Dorset’s great estates...
Dorset magazine talks a stroll down the alleyways of Old Poole Town
October 28th 2011
A unique local partnership is looking to preserve and promote the historic alleys that criss-cross the old town for future generations as Edward Griffiths discovers....
A Taste of Wimborne
September 28th 2011
As the town gears up for its annual celebration of local food and drink, we meet some of the local producers who will be at this year’s festival
Chilling Out in Christchurch
April 26th 2011
From a coffee at sunrise amongst the beach huts of Mudeford Sandbank to a sunset paddle up the Stour, Susanne Masters explores this pretty harbour town
Transition Town Shaftesbury
April 26th 2011
Susanne Masters discovers a town which is reconnecting with its community and nurturing local networks
Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!
April 8th 2011
Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...
The Mews Launches in Dorchester
April 6th 2011
the MEWS Dorchester is a new concept in shopping brought to you by Jean-Claude Gendre and Michael Delage-Pandeli.
The Mews is Launched in Dorchester
April 6th 2011
Offering watches, antiques and jewellery, the MEWS Dorchester is a new concept in shopping brought to you by Jean-Claude Gendre and Michael Delage-Pandeli.
City Inn Rebrands as Mint Hotel in Advance of Opening Two New Hotels
December 21st 2010
City Inn has rebranded as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels in prime locations in London and Amsterdam nearly doubling the number of rooms. Mint Hotel will open a second London property of 583 rooms at the Tower of London...
Let's move to Sturminster Newton in Dorset
October 18th 2010
Edward Griffiths considers the benefits of a move to the ‘Capital of the Blackmore Vale’
48 hours in… Wimborne Minster in Dorset
October 18th 2010
Famous for its food festival and as a centre for contemporary craft and design, James Kingston explores this historic town with its ancient river bridges and magnificent Minster
Let's move to Blandford Forum in Dorset
September 21st 2010
Edward Griffiths explores this Georgian gem, which continues to thrive as a market town
Let’s move to... Ferndown in Dorset
September 21st 2010
Edward Griffiths explores this east Dorset town with its vibrant range of clubs and beautiful ancient heathland
48 hours in… Bridport in Dorset
September 21st 2010
James Kingston explores a town, once at the heart of the rope- and net-making industries, and now at the forefront of promoting delicious Dorset produce
Bournemouth Bicentenary
July 22nd 2010
2010 marks Bournemouth’s 200th birthday. Edward Griffiths reveals how the town was established and how it is celebrating this momentous milestone
Let's move to Poole in Dorset
June 24th 2010
It’s got a fabulous natural harbour, stylish quayside developments, great schools and it’s a hub of arts and culture. Edward Griffiths discovers that Poole is both family friendly and sophisticated
48 hours in Gillingham and Shaftesbury
June 23rd 2010
James Kingston tells a tale of two towns, both rich in history and with plenty to offer the visitor
48 Hours in Swanage
May 25th 2010
James Kingston explores this jolly seaside resort, famous for its golden sands and magnificent steam railway
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