Residents across Dorset can enjoy discount deals at many of the county’s top attractions during Dorset Residents’ Week from 23 to 29 April using the special offer vouchers featured in the spring edition of the county council’s community newspaper ‘Your Dorset’. Continue Reading
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Tags: Dorset Residents' Week, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism
Enjoy the best of Dorset for less during Residents’ Week
Posted on 24 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Tags: businesses, open day, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre
Tourism open days for local businesses
Posted on 13 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
A series of open days for businesses will be on offer from Weymouth & Portland Borough Council and West Dorset District Council. Continue Reading
Tags: 2012, Information, leaflet, Olympics, paralympics, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre
Tourist leaflet hits the shelves
Posted on 04 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
A brand new leaflet for visitors to Weymouth & Portland during 2012 is out now. Continue Reading
Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people
Eggcelent outdoor fun this Easter
Posted on 30 March 2012 by Dorset County Council
Rangers at Avon Heath Country Park are sending children searching for wholesome Easter
entertainment with egg hunts and trails.
Tags: Coast, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Jurassic Coast, Olympics, Recreation, Tourism, Volunteering
Volunteers needed to keep Dorset’s beaches spic and span
Posted on 26 March 2012 by Dorset County Council
Dorset’s beaches are being spruced up once again this spring.
Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people
Big bugs add to the Easter fun
Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council
A Dorset country park is expecting the emergence of unusual creatures this Easter – some eight-foot tall giant insects.
Tags: local business, Olympics, sailing, Tourism
Visit-dorset.com ready for 2012
Posted on 07 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
The popular visit-dorset website has been redesigned and relaunched.
Tags: Consultation, Development, Dorchester, Heritage, Heritage Lottery, Leisure, Old crown court, Shire Hall, Thomas Hardy, Toll Puddle Martyrs, Tourism, West Dorset
Bright future ahead for Dorchester’s Shire Hall
Posted on 28 February 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Plans to shape the future of Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall are moving forward. Continue Reading
Tags: Leisure, Libraries, Tourism
A new place to discover Purbeck
Posted on 17 February 2012 by Purbeck District Council
Purbeck District Council and Dorset County Council are joining forces to bring a new combined library and tourism facility to Wareham. Continue Reading
Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Art, Arts Council, Environment, Highways, Jurassic Coast, Tourism, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth Relief Road, Weymouth Transport Package
Jurassic Stones sculpture unveiled in Weymouth
Posted on 10 February 2012 by Dorset County Council
A landmark sculpture for Weymouth has been officially unveiled.
Tags: Events, Festivals, Tourism
Resort Launches 2012 Events & Festivals Programme
Posted on 01 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
Weymouth and Portland’s reputation for hosting high quality events and festivals throughout the year is enhanced as it prepares for a year of celebration. Continue Reading
Tags: Consultation, Cycling, Healthy lifestyle, Highways, Tourism, Weymouth
Route to ferry terminal could put Weymouth on European cycle touring map
Posted on 18 January 2012 by Dorset County Council
European cyclists will be encouraged to tour Dorset as part of a cross Channel route if Dorset County Council goes ahead with improvements.
Tags: Bridport, Bridport Town Hall, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre
New home for Bridport TIC
Posted on 09 January 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Bridport Tourist Information Centre will open the doors of its new premises at the refurbished Bridport Town Hall on Thursday 19 January 2012.
Tags: Dorchester, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre
Dorchester Tourist Information Centre staff recognised for excellence
Posted on 21 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council
Dorchester Tourist Information Centre has been selected as one of the three winners in the Tourism Information Service of the Year category.
Tags: 2012, guide, Tourism, West Dorset
New West Dorset 2012 tourism guide hits the shelves
Posted on 14 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council
The brand new 2012 West Dorset Visitor Guide is out now. Continue Reading
Tags: Leisure, Old crown court, Tourism
Old Crown Court and Cells open for everyone to enjoy
Posted on 11 July 2011 by West Dorset District Council
Residents and visitors to Dorchester this summer will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Old Crown Court and Cells and discover its gripping history. Continue Reading
Tags: Dorset Coast Forum, Tourism
New website helps you make the most of Dorset’s coast
Posted on 23 May 2011 by Dorset County Council
iCoast, a unique and innovative website that allows anyone to plan an array of coastal and water activities in Dorset, will be launched on Thursday 26 May.
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