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Dorset is...
- blessed with fine countryside but is within easy reach of London
- famous for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
- well-connected to the Continent via the ports at Poole and Weymouth
- an ideal base for exploring the south coast including Bournemouth, Weymouth, Poole
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Dorset in detail
- An ideal getaway place and hidden gem with all mod cons, Dorset is a rural county with plentiful small villages and no cities
- If you're looking for the quieter life but with easy access to all the action here's your home! Dorset's large towns include Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth
- It's pricey though and you'll pay a hefty sum for the exclusive, reclusive coastal spots: Sandbanks, Poole, boasts some of the highest land values in the world!
- Meanwhile, by Royal appointment, Prince Charles helped design and fund experimental new town Poundbury, on the edge of Dorchester
- It's a small world though - Dorset's population is among England's smallest counties at just over 400,000 people
- Sleepy and peaceful, Dorset is an attractive place for those in their later years, retired people or those seeking a second home and it has the largest elderly population out of all the 'shire counties'
- And demand is high as there are only 190,000 homes in Dorset
- This is a lifestyle choice location, with opportunities to buy if you know where to look and are quick about it
- Low earnings and high house prices make Dorset one of the least affordable places to buy a house - but if you get on the jobs and housing ladder, you'll be in great place
- View house prices in Dorset (Bournemouth | Dorchester | Lyme Regis | Weymouth)
- A big draw for property-seekers is the schools: Dorset scores highly for people searching for somewhere to live in the county
- Parents on the move through work will find plenty of choice and options for the full range of age groups
- And there's loads of choice. Dorset County Council is responsible for around 50 first schools, 6 infant schools, 5 junior schools, over 70 primary schools, and about 20 secondary schools
- Yet more choice: The Borough of Poole runs around 15 first schools, just under 10 middle schools, 7 combined schools, and 8 secondary schools while Bournemouth Borough Council is responsible for about 40 schools
- Meanwhile, for the advanced stages of learning... Further education institutions in Dorset include the Arts Institute at Bournemouth; Kingston Maurward, Beaminster Technology College; Sir John Colfox School; Sturminster Newton High School; Shaftesbury School; The Grange, Weymouth College, Highcliffe and Twynham
- And look at this for an enviable list of Independent schools, which include: Bryanston School; Canford School, Castle Court; Clayesmore School; Dorchester Preparatory & Independent School; Dumpton School; Hanford School; International College Sherborne School; Knighton House; Leweston Preparatory School; Milton Abbey School; Port Regis; Sherborne School; Sherborne School For Girls; St Antony's-Leweston School; St Mary's School; Sunninghill Prep School; Talbot Heath School; The Park School; Thornlow Preparatory School; Uplands School; Wentworth College; and Yarrells School
- It's a top spot for students too: Dorset is home to the University of Bournemouth
- Where you've got this level and range of educational institutions, you'll get the corresponding network of parent support and kids clubs
- You'll be in deep water here! Poole Harbour claims to be the second largest natural harbour in the world, after Sydney Harbour
- But you'll be on track for a fast commute... It takes about 2.5 hours to get to London
- Dorset is linked to London by two main railway lines. The Exeter to London Waterloo line runs across the north of the county, stopping at Gillingham and Sherborne
- The South Western Main Line links Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth to Southampton and from there, London stations
- The Heart of Wessex Line stretches from Weymouth to Bristol
- Meanwhile, there's not an M-way sign to be seen. There is no motorway in Dorset. The main A-roads in the county are the A35, the A37 and the A350
- If you can't face the drive, Bournemouth International Airport offers services to European and UK destinations
- Sea crossings are swift and frequent. Brittany Ferries operate from Poole to Cherbourg while the Condor Fast Ferry connects Poole and Weymouth with Jersey and Guernsey
- Or you can just catch a ride around Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island on one of the regular local boat trips
- Curtain up on our quick guide to Dorset starts with principal theatres and concert venues including: Bournemouth International Centre; Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth; Pier Theatre, Bournemouth; Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis; Poole Arts Centre; Mowlem Theatre, Swanage; Pavilion Complex, Weymouth; Layard Theatre, Wimborne; Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne; Lighthouse arts centre.
- Meanwhile, there's a whole host of really dramatic natural attractions including Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door, the Jurassic Coast and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sites of Special Scientific interest, The South West Coast Path, a National Trail - running from the Dorset boundary to South Haven Point near Poole - the well-endowed chalk Giant at Cerne Abbas, stone circles, earth barrows and ancient hillforts.
- If none of the above floats your boat, outdoor pursuits include sailing, diving, wind-surfing, golf, cricket, walking, horse-riding, rambling, soccer, tennis, bowls, rugby and fishing are popular in Dorset
- In Dorset, you'll be close to some of the country's most trafficked sailing waters and great events like Cowes Week
- And ashore you'll find Bournemouth and Poole packed and popular with clubbers and pub-goers
- Tower Park in Poole has free parking and facilities including a swimming pool, ice-rink, cinema, and ten pin bowling. It also boasts a club, restaurants and bars
- And for a fun time while on tour take a look at tourist attractions including The Dorset County Museum, Dinosaur Museum, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, the Tutankhamun Exhibition, the Tank Museum, the Swanage steam railway, Sherborne Castle, Abbotsbury Swannery, the Sea Life Park, Monkey World ape rescue centre, Alice in Wonderland Family Fun Park
- National Trust properties in Dorset include Brownsea Island; Clouds Hill; Corfe Castle; Golden Cap; Hardy Monument; Hardy's Cottage; Kingston Lacy; Max Gate; Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, White Mill
- And a gentle finishing fact: Dorset is famous for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
- There's something for all and the main shopping centres in Dorset are Dorchester, Poole, Weymouth and Bournemouth
- In just two locations there's 150 shops and more than 4,000 parking spaces... where do they fit it all in...
- Castlepoint, near Bournemouth, has over 40 stores and 3,000 parking spaces, with free parking for 4 hours. Shops include Marks & Spencer, Next, B&Q, Argos, Asda and Sainsbury's
- The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole, has over 110 stores and 1,400 parking spaces
- The Avenue Shopping Centre is on Commercial Road in Bournemouth
- Meanwhile, Dorset's many market towns offer a superb variety of independent traders and smaller shops.
- In Dorset, you stroll and discover some small gems or mine the rich seam of big brand shops... the choice is yours
- Did you know that Dorset is the main setting for Thomas Hardy's novels. He was born near Dorchester, which was known as Casterbridge in his books (ah, that explains that!)
- Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, is famous for its red squirrels and as the birthplace of the Scouting movement
- It's write on: Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy trilogy, James Bond author Ian Fleming and spy novel author John le Carre have all lived in Dorset
- Lyme Regis is linked to John Fowles, author of the The French Lieutenant's Woman, who lived there until he died in 2005, and Jane Austen, who set a key scene of her novel Persuasion on the Cobb
- The Cobb is one of the most photographed scenes in Britain
- Dorset is the birthplace of pioneering paleontologist Mary Anning
- Already a star chef and now famous for TV's 'Chicken Out' campaign, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall films programmes at his farm near Bridport. HFW is a smallholder and sells produce at farmers' markets. Smallholder magazine
- Dorset will be hosting the only Olympic event of the 2012 London Olympics held outside the capital - sailing - at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Portland Harbour
- AFC Bournemouth, The Cherries, Football League One, Fitness First Stadium, Dean Court, Bournemouth BH7 7AF
- Weymouth Football Club, The Terras, Blue Square Premier League, Wessex Stadium, Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 9XJ
- Dorset County Cricket Club, Minor Counties Championship Western Division.
- Dorset is famous for its water sports - enthusiasts make the most of the sheltered waters of Weymouth and Poole