Dorset

Dorset Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Poole

Poole

Weymouth

Weymouth

Dorchester

Dorchester

Tyneham

Tyneham

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis

Poundbury

Poundbury

Sherborne

Sherborne

Things to do in Dorset

What to do

Looking for things to do in Dorset? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.

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What to eat

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Last-minute group tour of Cornwall, England (8 people) for 3 days, June 11th.

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Healing Journey Through the English Countryside | Hesitation Leads to Defeat, Departure is the Answer

Healing Journey Through the English Countryside | Hesitation Leads to Defeat, Departure is the Answer

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In Slovenia: Embark on a spa encounter with your loved one!

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A romantic manor of British aristocrats—an elegant day in Kingston Lacey!

A romantic manor of British aristocrats—an elegant day in Kingston Lacey!

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Poole: A Dialogue Between History and Nature in a Coastal English Town

Poole: A Dialogue Between History and Nature in a Coastal English Town

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Fly to Xi’an Under RM 900? Ancient Wonders Awaits! 🗿✈️

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Best of Dorset

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London

London

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Manchester

Popular Types of Attractions in Dorset

Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Cultural institutions | Exhibitions & events | Concerts | Performances | Leisure activities | Outdoor activities

Popular Attractions in Dorset

Bournemouth | Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour | Bob Dylan "Rough And Rowdy Ways" EU/UK Tour | Bournemouth Pier | Bournemouth | Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour | Bob Dylan "Rough And Rowdy Ways" EU/UK Tour | Bournemouth Pier | Durdle Door | SEA LIFE Weymouth | Dorset National Landscape | The Tank Museum | SEA LIFE Weymouth | Durdle Door | Durdle Door | The Tank Museum | Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre | Lyme Regis | Yann Tiersen Concert | Lyme Regis Beach | Seaton Tramway | SEA LIFE Weymouth | Dorset National Landscape | The Tank Museum | Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation | Haynes Motor Museum | Ninesprings Park | Lyme Regis | Yann Tiersen Concert | Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre | Parkdean Resorts West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset | Bournemouth | Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour | Stonehenge | Kingston Lacy

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