Dorset Visitor Guide 2020

Brewery Square 5 visit-dorset.com #visitdorset GO WEST ! SEASIDE SPOTLIGHTS The Dorset coastline has been the star of many a film, drama and literary masterpiece. Stylish Lyme Regis and its iconic Cobb inspired the likes of John Fowles and Jane Austen. The colourful harbour and mighty sandstone cliffs of West Bay was the location for ITV’s Broadchurch and Weymouth’s Custom Quay took the spotlight in the 2017 epic movie Dunkirk. Its golden sands, seaside attractions and glorious Georgian architecture make Weymouth a premier family resort. On Chesil Beach, was filmed on location between Weymouth and rugged Portland where its famous National Sailing Academy hosted the 2012 Olympic Games. RURAL VIBRANCE The western area of Dorset is a treasure trail of vibrant gems. Medieval and mellow- stoned, Sherborne has a magnificent Abbey, two castles, picturesque Almshouse and is a haven of art and antiques. A visit is a cultural ‘must’. Charming and mildly eccentric Bridport (where else would host a hat festival?) has earned a fine reputation among foodies. Picturesque Beaminster hides in a conservation area at the head of the Brit Valley, its listed buildings add a dash of artisan. Quaint villages such as Abbotsbury, Cerne Abbas and Evershot pepper the landscape with an eclectic mix of craft shops, galleries, eateries and character hostelry hideouts. Dorchester Lyme Regis Weymouth West Bay