Julie’s guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurants, oil lit cinema (the Rex) . We especially like The Granary, The Bear and the Italian Bakery and Pizza restaurant. Lovely market on the quay Saturday mornings.
68 locals recommend
Wareham
Great restaurants, oil lit cinema (the Rex) . We especially like The Granary, The Bear and the Italian Bakery and Pizza restaurant. Lovely market on the quay Saturday mornings.
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
12 Queen Mother SquareGreat pub in Poundbury Dorchester
Lovely restaurant, especially the fish platter in Kimmeridge. Great place to stop after a day fossil hunting at Kimmeridge bay.
25 locals recommend
Clavell's Restaurant
Lovely restaurant, especially the fish platter in Kimmeridge. Great place to stop after a day fossil hunting at Kimmeridge bay.
Sightseeing
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThe Tank Museum
Linsay RoadSanbanks has amazing beaches and an inner harbour that is great for water sports.
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Sanbanks has amazing beaches and an inner harbour that is great for water sports.
Studland beach has beautiful sand dunes and miles of gorgeous beach with a few beach cafes.
51 locals recommend
Knoll Beach Studland
Studland beach has beautiful sand dunes and miles of gorgeous beach with a few beach cafes.
Corfe village has some great pubs and tea rooms with the historic ruins of Corfe Castle
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Corfe village has some great pubs and tea rooms with the historic ruins of Corfe Castle
Great for a day on the beach or a wander around the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
70 locals recommend
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadGreat for a day on the beach or a wander around the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Great beach and a wander around Tyneham village where time has stood still
28 locals recommend
Tyneham
Great beach and a wander around Tyneham village where time has stood still
Kimmeridge Bay
A great day out fossil hunting.
Lulworth cove with great walks across to Durdle Door. Great pubs, restaurants and cafes.
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
Lulworth cove with great walks across to Durdle Door. Great pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Historic town of Dorchester great for shops and food. Don't forget to visit Brewery Square and Poundbury (with a lovely pub called The Dutchess of Cornwall)
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
Historic town of Dorchester great for shops and food. Don't forget to visit Brewery Square and Poundbury (with a lovely pub called The Dutchess of Cornwall)