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Mar 3, 2022 · Leanardos Dog by Dame Elisabeth Frink which you can see at Dorset Museum (Image: Dorset Museum) Frink is probably best known for her bronze outdoor sculpture, and some of her work can be seen at Dorset Museum in Dorchester.
Gorgeous countryside, cute little seaside towns and historic villages, crumbling ruined castles, nature reserves teeming with bird- and wildlife… and one of the most spectacular coastlines in the whole country! There’s a reason the Jurassic Coast is so famous.
For a relatively small and sleepy county, Dorset is a photogenic powerhouse boasting some of England’s most recognisable landmarks from the geological wonders of Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Portland to the ethereal ruins of Corfe Castle, guardian of the Purbeck ridge.
Sep 30, 2017 · Dorset is renowned for both its beauty as well as its history. Home to the Jurassic Coast and with over half of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this part of the ...
- Anya Meyerowitz
Sep 3, 2019 · The town's famous landmark is 'The Cobb'. This thick cobbled harbour wall featured in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion and John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman. Literary Lyme Walking Tours offer guided walks of the area covering themes such as Jane Austen, French Lieutenant's Woman and Mary Anning.
- Martha Griffiths
Dorset is probably most famous for its soaring limestone arch, Durdle Door, which is featured on many a postcard of the area. Nearby is the picture perfect horseshoe bay of Lulworth Cove which attracts visitors all year round due to its stunning setting and quaint village.
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May 20, 2022 · The picturesque county of Dorset on England’s south coast is famous for its sandy beaches, quaint villages and rolling hills. With evidence of human settlement in the area dating to the Neolithic era, Dorset is brimming with history from the prehistoric era to the present day.
