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Destination Guides

Bitesize Britain

Holiday information and free guide ordering service.

Activities & Activity Holidays

Foot Trails

Guided and self-guided walking holidays in rural Dorset.

Footscape

Footscape offer self-guided walking holidays and short breaks along a choice of meticulously researched Dorset trails. Ideal for dedicated hikers, leisure walkers, families with older children, Hardy enthusiasts, lovers of gardens and those who just want to get away from it all.

Kids in Mind

Parent Pages

A UK directory for families with children aged 0-18.

Pedalling For Pleasure

Experience the wonderful Dorset countryside by bike - we organise short cycling breaks and guided cycle rides with an emphasis on leisure and enjoyment. For the complete novice and those a bit rusty, we also provide experienced, friendly adult cycling tuition.

Sustrans - The National Cycle Network

Local signed cycle routes are added to the comprehensive on-line mapping of the National Cycle Network on the Sustrans website. Sustrans has developed the most complete information service on traffic-free and quiet road cycling in the UK.

Walking in Dorset

All the information you need to get walking in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers

Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers are a small, social club on the outskirts of Wimborne. They have a 5" gauge track about one third of a mile long and operate several running days throughout the year. People are welcome to ride free of charge, though donations are welcome. For further information please visit their website.

Sites of Interest

Dorset Farm & Country Holidays

Dorset Pictures

Gallery of work by renowned local landscape photographers Roger Holman and Roger Lane.

Dorset Scenery

Images of Dorset.

El Gourmet

El Gourmet is a fully interactive new online restaurant guide aimed at the discerning food lover who is looking for a special fine dining experience within the Dorset and Hampshire region.

Local Town and Parish Councils

Colehill Parish Council

Verwood Town Council

Events Sites

Cranborne Chase Woodfair

Come and experience the wonderful world of wood at the Cranborne Chase Woodfair! From saw milling to horse-logging; foresters to furniture makers; willow weaving to wood crafts theres something for everyone. Get your hands dirty in our workshops and watch the experts demonstrating their skills. Enjoy locally produced food and drinks while you find out about traditional industries on our doorstep and learn more about the future of bioenergies and woodfuels. The Cranborne Chase Woodfair - a regional showcase for woodlands and rural activities.

Dorset Art Weeks

Dorset Food Week

Great Dorset Steam Fair

Wimborne Folk Festival

The official site.