Things to do near Casterbridge Accommodation, Dorchester
Within a radius of 30 miles or 30 minutes of Dorchester lies some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. Our suggestions are intended to stimulate your interest and may be extended or condensed to fit your personal time-table. Detailed information, maps etc. are readily available from Reception or Dorchester Tourist Information Centre.
Dorset Itineraries
- To the north of Dorchester - Cerne Valley, Cerne Abbas Giant, Minterne Magna Gardens, Shaftesbury's Gold Hill
- To the east of Dorchester - Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, lost village of Tyneham, Lulworth Castle, Corfe Castle, Swanage, Studland, Poole
- To the west of Dorchester - Hardy's Monument, Abbotsbury village, swannery, sub-tropical gardens and children's farm, Chesil Bank, Weymouth, Portland, West Bay and the cobb at Lyme Regis
- The Jurassic Coast - Golden Cap, Chesil Beach, Portland, Charmouth, West Bay, Lyme Regis
On foot
- Around Dorchester
- Walking to Hardy's Cottage Thomas Hardy's birthplace.
- Walking to Max Gate The villa Thomas Hardy built for himself.
- Walking to the Sun Inn A welcoming country pub just a short walk away.
- Walking through Coker's Frome This walk is also the route of the 'Dorchester Loop' bird watching reports.
- Morning Runs Do you fancy a run to set yourself up for the day?
Countryside Activities
- Natural History.
- Birdwatching.
Countryside Sports
- Golf - We are close to some of the most beautiful courses in the country - Came Down Golf Club, Weymouth Golf Club, Wolfdale Golf Club, The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
- Shooting - Game, wildfowl and clay shooting are all nearby - Southern Counties Leisure, Purbeck Shooting School, Wrackleford Estate,
- Angling - Dorset's finest fishing is withing easy reach - Flowers Farm, Revels Fishery, Wessex Chalk Streams, Weymouth Angling Society, Wrackleford Estate
Local Links
- The Sienna Restaurant - Award winning Dorchester restaurant serving modern British cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
- The Dorset County Museum - The museum has been a definitive resource for over a century.
- Kingston Maurward - A fine country house and garden, agricultural college and exhibition of farming.
- West Dorset Tourism - Basic tourist information for this area.
- Burraton House, The Poundbury Conference and Business Centre - Built specifically as a business venue, a stylish Conference and Business Centre where quality and attention to detail are paramount.
- Dorset Cars taxi service - Do you need to book a car to meet you?
- Dorset Bird Club - The latest bird watching news from around the county.