A weekend in Dorchester

Dorchester is the perfect place for a weekend away. It has everything. Amazing history, places to eat and drink, beautiful places to stay, incredible sights and experiences. Plus it is easy to get to with direct trains from London, Bristol, Southampton and Bournemouth. Once you are here all the attractions are easy to reach by foot and the town centre itself is very accessible.

Watch the video below to get a flavour of a weekend in Dorchester and click on the links below to find out more about the places featured.

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Places featured in this video

Borough Gardens was opened in 1896 and retains much of its Victorian grandeur and feel, including bandstand, clock tower, fountain and play areas.

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Borough Gardens

Curated items for life and home.

SHOPPING

Cherryade Life Store

Dorchester Arts is the year-round provider of arts performances and entertainment in Dorset’s County Town.

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Dorchester Arts

Come and explore 250 million years of history at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery!

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250 million years of natural history at Dorset Museum

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Loco Loves is a Fashion and Lifestyle Boutique in Brewery Square that is proud to have a family of loyal customers who return time & time. Founded in 2017, we sell high quality, affordable items that you are sure to love.

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SHOPPING

Loco Loves

Maiden Castle, just two miles south of Dorchester town centre, is the largest Iron Age hill fort in Britain and, by some definitions, the largest in Europe.

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Maiden Castle

Maumbury Rings is a Neolithic henge - it is a large circular earthwork, 85 metres in diameter, with a single bank and an entrance to the north east. It was modified during the Roman period when it was adapted for use as an amphitheatre.

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Maumbury Rings

Monart Spa is a 5 star luxury day spa located at the heart of Royal Pavilion, Poundbury, Dorset.

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Monart Spa Poundbury

The Plaza Cinema Dorchester opened in 1933 as a single screen cinema. It now boasts 4 screens of which two are capable of showing 3D films.

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Plaza Cinema

Ratty’s Trail follows a lovely circular route along the River Frome where there are plenty of opportunities for the kids to spot animals along the way – including ducklings, swans and brown trout.

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Ratty’s Trail

The Roman Town House in Dorchester is the only example of a fully exposed Roman Town House in the country. It is free to visit and a range of tours are offered.

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Roman Town House

The Shire Hall Museum Café will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED FROM 13TH NOVEMBER to refurbish and improve our customer experience. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resume normal service. We will honour all pre-booked catering events and training days during the closure period. Please check the website and social media for updates.