'''Dorchester''' is a city in Dorset.

Get in

A new park and ride service is now available to avoid parking in the city centre, see [http://www.parkandride.net/dorchester/dorchester_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory]

Get around

Traveling around Dorchester in particular and West Dorset as a whole is easy by private or public transport.

See

  • '''The Old Crown Court & Cells''' Famous for the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs in 1834.
  • '''Thomas Hardy's study at the Dorset County Museum'''.
  • '''Teddy Bear Museum'''. A childrens' favorite.
  • Do

    Come on a Wednesday and experience the lively atmosphere of market day in town. On the first Saturday of the month you can take a trip to Prince Charles' internationally renowned Poundbury and enjoy the Farmers' Market.

    Buy

    Local produce from the regular markets and farmers' markets in town. These are a great opportunity to discover local handcrafted and home-produced items and pick up a bargain!

    Eat

    Dorchester has a varied selection of restaurants, but is fairly limited in quality.

    '''Sienna''', 36 High West Street. +44 1305 250022, [http://www.siennarestaurant.com]. Three AA Rosettes, the very best that Dorchester can offer. Small and intimate, everything here is pretty much perfect. __20-__30

    '''Alibis Restaurant & Wine Bar''', 35 Great Western Road. +44 1305 250270, [http://www.alibiswinebar.com]. Up-and-coming restaurant, relatively new to the town. Specialises in locally sourced food from sustainable farms with known provenance __15-__25

    Drink

    There are many excellent pubs and bars in the county town of Dorchester, so prepare to be spoilt for choice! Contact Dorchester Tourist Information Centre if you need any help deciding.

    Sleep

    Whether you're looking for a self catering retreat, an elegant hotel, friendly bed and breakfast or guesthouse, a hospitable inn or a farm stay, you will find what you are looking for in and around the county town of Dorchester.

    Get out