Here are some local places to visit and thing to do.
West Bay |
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West Bay nestles between Eype to the west and Burton Bradstock to the east. Situated at the western end of Chesil Beach / Chesil Bank, the area forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay. West Bay is a wonderful seaside location for family holidays, countryside and coastal walks, fossil hunting, fishing/angling trips, scuba diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating and so much more. The East beach was the location for the original opening sequence of "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" starring Leonard Rossiter. West Bay was also the location for the new TV drama "Broadchurch"starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman. |
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Weymouth |
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Weymouth and Portland have a history stretching back to the 12th century, with the area playing a part in the Black Death, the settlement of the Americas, the Georgian Era, and World War II.
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Dorchester |
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Dorchester is a great place to browse and shop. Most of the shops are centrally located, in pedestrianised areas. You’ll find big names and little boutiques.
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Abbotsbury |
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On the doorstep of the jurassic coast, Abbotsbury, famous for its swannery and sub-tropical gardens sits behind the banks of the Chesil Beach and below an ancient abbey. This village really is a gem hidden in the hills.
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Lyme Regis |
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Situated in the South West of Dorset, The West Country, England, UK, Lyme Regis is an historic unspoiled seaside resort and fishing port on the world famous Cobb harbour. Surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside, the area has now been awarded World Heritage Site Status; famous for its geology and fossil finds. |
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Bridport |
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Bridport is a vibrant and colourful town set amongst the West Dorset hills. Bridport has a long history, once renowned as the centre of the country’s rope and net making industry. Today it is dominated by a Georgian town hall and broad, wide open streets offering views of the countryside beyond.
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Jurassic Coast |
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The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
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Electric Palace |
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Recently restored and reopened after many years closed Bridport's old cinema is now a major venue for top artists and latest films. |
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Whats on around Bridport |
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Bridport Arts Centre |
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Bridport's Art Centre caters for all tastes from plays and performing arts to educational themes. |
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