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Newest Review: ... with the family, and a short drive away is Hardys Monument, which also provides great walking opportunities. Back to Dorchester centre, the town has a cinema, which although old is perfectly adequate, and a good way to pass a couple of hours. It also has the Thomas Hardye leisure centre, which is located near to Poundbury (Prince Charles' design) which consists of a gym and 2 swimming pools, as well as various sports courts, and pitches. There are picturesque gardens, which are great for picnics, and for children to run around, and the bus service to other towns is very good. The seaside town of Weymouth is a 20minute bus journey, or a ... more

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joannabelle88
Premium Review Dorchester in general: Dorchester: Dorset's County Town (508 words)
by - written on 03/07/09 (Very useful, 10 readings)
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Having grown up in Weymouth, and attended school in Dorchester, I have visited it on many occasions. Situated 8 miles inland on the Dorset coast, Dorchester is the county town, and is surrounded by miles of British countryside. The town itself is not huge, and often does not get as much publicity as its neighbouring towns of Weymouth and even Wareham, yet it does have several good points. Home to the Dorchester museum, which contains artefacts from local history through the ages, and the Dinosaur museum, Dorchester has attractions not readily found elsewhere. A couple of miles out of the centre is Maiden castle, an ancient Roman dwelling, which is great for ...  Read the complete review

nicola21
Premium Review Travel back in time more than 65 million years, and watch hi ... (569 words)
by - written on 20/03/01 (Very useful, 55 readings)
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Situated in the south-west of Dorset, seven miles from the coast, the county town of Dorchester is a gold-mine of history going back as far in time to the Iron Age. It is a beautiful area to escape to if you live in an urban chaos. Surrounded by miles of countryside, this town is a haven for those wanting to get away from it all. There are many friendly pubs and restaurants that offer good food and wine. The brewery chain Eldridge Pope have a brewery in the town and local fine ales can be sampled. They have their own shop with all their own produce, which is excellent for gifts from your visit. There is a small local chocolate factory too which produces ...  Read the complete review

 

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