

Back to Dorset: Autumn’s Gentle Welcome
In just over a week I was surprised to notice how quickly the leaves are turning as autumn creeps in. After a week basking in warm sunshine—bare feet, salty hair, and that deliciously lazy rhythm that only holidays bring—coming home to Dorset felt like stepping into a completely different kind of beauty. The moment I opened the front door, that familiar mix of cool air and countryside calm wrapped around me like an old jumper. It’s early autumn now, and Dorset has started its

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4 days ago
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Dorchester – Dorset’s County Town
If you’ve ever found yourself wandering through Dorset, chances are you’ll have stumbled across Dorchester – our county town and a place...

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Sep 13
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Autumn Days in Dorset
September is here and the weather has changes quiet dramatically and I can feel autumn in the breeze.This morning I stepped outside and the first thing I noticed was the smell of wood smoke. Somewhere in the village, someone had clearly given in and lit their fire, and the scent carried down the roads in that way it only does in autumn. The air had that fresh, damp edge to it too — the kind that makes you pull your coat a little tighter and breathe a bit deeper, just for the

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Sep 3
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The Great Escape: Your Guide to Moving Out of the City
This is a collaborative post. You've probably thought about it. Packing up, leaving the city behind, finding space, air, and maybe a...

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Aug 22
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The Bird Box Buzz: Tree Bumblebees Move In
Tree Bumblebees In My Bird Box It’s that time of year again when the garden bursts into life—flowers bloom, birds sing, and bees busily...

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Jun 15
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Dorset's Cern Abbas Giant
View from the car park of the Cerne Abbas Giant set on a hill in Dorset. Nestled in the rolling hills of Dorset, England, the Cerne...

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May 22
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Why I love Foraging For Wild Garlic In Dorset
There’s something quietly magical about stepping off the beaten path and into a carpet of green, the air rich with the scent of garlic....

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Apr 27
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The Joy Of Living In Dorset
Nestled in the heart of England’s southwest, Dorset is a county that effortlessly captures the imagination. With its rolling hills,...

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Mar 29
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Foraging Plain And Simple
Foraging is an age-old practice that involves searching for and gathering wild food from natural environments. It connects people to the...

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Mar 15
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Dorset Christmas Gift Guide 2024
*This is a collaborative post. Celebrate the spirit of Dorset this Christmas by supporting local makers and artisans! Our 2024 Dorset...

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Nov 13, 2024
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Discover the 9 Best Pumpkin Picking Spots in Dorset for 2024!
As autumn rolls in, it's time to embrace the seasonal festivities that come with it, and nothing says autumn quite like a trip to a...

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Oct 19, 2024
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A Day Out in Dorset: Exploring Durlston Country Park
Looking for a fantastic day out with the kids in Dorset that won't break the bank? Durlston Country Park in Swanage is the perfect spot....

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Sep 12, 2024
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A Day Out On Brownsea Island
A Day Out on Brownsea Island: Exploring Dorset's Hidden Gem Tucked away in the picturesque Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island is a...

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Sep 5, 2024
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Days Out in Dorset: Symondsbury Estate
We recently visited the Symondsbury Estate and I thought it was possibly one of the most beautiful parts of Dorset I have been to yet. ...

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Aug 23, 2024
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A Golden Day at the Dorset Sunflower Trail: A Family Adventure in Bloom
There’s something magical about fields of sunflowers, with their cheerful faces turned towards the sun, and this summer, our family was...

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Aug 16, 2024
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Dorset Free Kids Day Out No 1: Touts Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve Portland
Portland in Dorset is a very unique place, a small island only 4 miles long by 1.7 miles wide and is joined to the mainland (Weymouth)...

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Aug 1, 2024
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Beautiful Hidden Gem in Dorset: Sandsfoot Castle
Dorset is renowned for its stunning Jurassic coastline and fabulous beaches of which 89% are rated as excellent! We at Dorset Country...

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Jul 2, 2024
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Dorset Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Welcome to our Dorset Christmas Gift Guide celebrating the spirit of the county! Embrace the charm and character of this picturesque...

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Nov 14, 2023
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Hauntingly Good Times: Exploring Spooky and Pumpkin-Filled Adventures for Dorset Halloween
Halloween is a time when the air becomes a bit crisper, the leaves more vibrant, and a sense of enchantment lingers in the atmosphere. In...

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Oct 17, 2023
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Chef Prepared Fresh Food for Dogs from Monty's Larder
*Ad - All opinions are our own. CHEF PREPARED FRESH FOOD FOR DOGS FROM MONTYS LARDER To get 25% off your first order, use the following...

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Oct 11, 2023
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Cosmo Restaurant Bournemouth | A Review
*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. When we were invited to review the fabulous new Cosmo restaurant in Bournemouth we were rather...

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Apr 28, 2023
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Finding Campsites in Dorset
Now that January is out of the way, we really start to look forward to the year ahead. Dorset is a truly beautiful county and we do like...

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Feb 8, 2023
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Dorset Christmas Gift Guide 2022
Well there is no way to deny that we love and adore the county we are lucky enough to live in. It has so many wonderful features and as...

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Nov 10, 2022
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Explore Dorset with the Eden Backpack
*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. When you head out on adventures, as we both like to do, be it alone, with your partner or the whole...

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Dec 19, 2021
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Christmas Lights at Kingston Lacy
*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. Christmas really kicked off for me when I attended the Christmas light display 2021 at Kingston...

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Dec 7, 2021
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Our Dorset Christmas Gift Guide
*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. No doubt about it we are Dorset girls born and bred. One of us has lived in one main section of...

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Nov 9, 2021
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Sitting Spiritually
Isn’t it strange how recent events have changed all of us just a little and our perspectives on life in general have changed? For me one...

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Oct 19, 2021
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Keep it Mack!
A couple of months ago, we attended the Dorchester Vegan market and wrote all about the wonderful local businesses we were so excited to...

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Oct 19, 2021
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Walking Along the Stour in Blandford Dorset
I’m always keen to discover new places in Dorset that are pleasant to walk the dogs. In Blandford, the river Stour is an absolute gem. We...

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Sep 27, 2021
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Dorchester Vegan Market
We visited the vegan market in the county town of Dorchester. It was held at Maumbury Rings in the south of Dorchester and it is a...

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Sep 20, 2021
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Thorncombe Woods
There are so many beautiful places to walk your dogs in Dorset and one of my favourites is Thorncombe woods near Dorchester. In the...

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Sep 10, 2021
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Mill House Nurseries
When we are preparing for our growing year, nothing gives us more joy than our visits to Mill House Nurseries. One of Dorset’s best...

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Aug 25, 2021
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Thank You Small Businesses
During this pandemic it has become more and more apparent to us that we need to support our small local businesses. We have really relied...

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Mar 22, 2021
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Tide Dorset: Something Special
Dorset is one of the most beautiful places to live. We have a wealth of small businesses, many that are unique to Dorset. One such...

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Feb 18, 2021
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Dorset Winter Walks
*Ad-Paid. All opinions are our own. We count ourselves so lucky to live where we do. Stepping outside our front doors, we are instantly...

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Dec 4, 2020
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Halloween in Dorset
This year has been hard for everyone, especially our little ones. But the communities of Dorset are going to give the children a Halloween

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Oct 20, 2020
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Inspiring Young Fruit Farmer of Dorset
I stopped for just a moment and looked at this petite framed young woman who has just turned 24 and thought wow, she’s pretty amazing!

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Jul 14, 2020
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NHS Clap for Carers
This is happening all over our country, people standing by outside their homes clapping and clanging saucepan lids each Thursday

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May 14, 2020
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Supporting Local Dorset Businesses
What local businesses are doing for the residents of Dorset during Covid-19 lockdown.

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Apr 27, 2020
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Frank Herring & Sons
Possibly one of the best shops in Dorset is Frank Herring and sons. It is a fabulous arts and craft shop,

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Mar 23, 2020
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