Guidebook for Charminster
Sightseeing
Ancient fertility chalk carving in the hills of this pretty village. Lovely walks and eateries in the village too
67 locals recommend
Cerne Abbas Giant
24 Long StAncient fertility chalk carving in the hills of this pretty village. Lovely walks and eateries in the village too
Sherborne
Country town, with stunning abbey, alms houses, and nearby castle
Wonderful views from St Catherines Chapel across the spit and out to Portland . Pretty art galleries, great tea shops and Dansell wood carving shop. Swannery and Tropical Gardens.
80 locals recommend
Abbotsbury
Wonderful views from St Catherines Chapel across the spit and out to Portland . Pretty art galleries, great tea shops and Dansell wood carving shop. Swannery and Tropical Gardens.
Blow the cobwebs from your head and run or walk the perimeter of this ancient hill fort soaking in the views of the coast beyond
43 locals recommend
Eggardon Hill Fort
King's LaneBlow the cobwebs from your head and run or walk the perimeter of this ancient hill fort soaking in the views of the coast beyond
Burton Bradstock
Great beach and starting point for wonderful coastal walks
Max Gate
Victorian house where Thomas Hardy lived
Arts & Culture
Arty town with vibrant Saturday morning market. Art deco theatre - the Electric Palace and film theatre. Great for vintage shopping too.
154 locals recommend
Bridport
Arty town with vibrant Saturday morning market. Art deco theatre - the Electric Palace and film theatre. Great for vintage shopping too.
Plaza Cinema
31-32 Trinity StHow can you go wrong at 2.50 a ticket?
Sculpture by the Lakes
Essentials
Large market on Wednesday mornings for fruit, veg and plants as well as clothes and nik baks. Big Tesco, Waitrose and Lidyl
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
Large market on Wednesday mornings for fruit, veg and plants as well as clothes and nik baks. Big Tesco, Waitrose and Lidyl
Food scene
Feed The Soul