The Saints of Dorset’s Landscape - Mapping the saints who once guarded land, sea, and life Without science to explain disaster, people searched for meaning wherever they could. Along Dorset’s exposed coastline, sailors were battered by storms. Inland, families feared hunger, disease, and the fragile gamble of childbirth. When crops failed or the plague arrived, … Continue reading Dorset Saints
The delicate little white flower signifies the coming of spring! They can easily be found anywhere in the county - on grass verges, climbing up river banks and deep in woodland - but for an extra special sight, see the list below... Please tread carefully! https://videopress.com/v/BC0cs5By?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true It is also possible to follow the snowdrops as … Continue reading Dorset Snowdrops
Native British Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) can carpet a woodland. Their delicate appearance and vivid colour are unmistakeable, however, must not be confused with the invasive Spanish Bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica). Our dainty flowers are native to western Europe and the UK is a species stronghold. They're associated with ancient woodland and are often used, in combination with … Continue reading Bluebells in Dorset
A celebration of cheese! Saturday 14th September - Sunday 15th September 2024 Image: The Book and Bucket Cheese Company Set on the banks of the River Stour in Sturminster Newton, in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, the Cheese Festival was introduced to reflect the market town, the surrounding landscape’s heritage and award winning local … Continue reading The Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
‘The World’s Leading and Largest Heritage event, showcasing Great Britain’s Rich Industrial, Agricultural and Leisure History’ Steam Fair Site Layout. For the larger map of the main area see below. The great Dorset Steam fair Heavy Haulage Arena You can hear it and you can smell it before you see it. The Great Dorset Steam … Continue reading The Great Dorset Steam Fair
🎉40th Anniversary 1st June 2025🎉 The Langton Arms A 10k running race organised by Tarrant Monkton and Launceston villages. It also includes a 1 mile race for little legs. The 10k route follows the river Tarrant downstream along the valley and up to the chalk hills once populated with the infrastructure to support the nearby … Continue reading The Tarrant Valley 10
Explore the history of Brownsea Island. From a defence to a sanctuary, it has seen the rise and fall of both settlement and industry. Managed by landowners who ranged from mad to depressed as well as hosting lavish parties for European royalty to hiding from the world, it has risen from the ashes twice and … Continue reading Brownsea Island
From the folly of Durlston, walk along the cliff top to admire the treats installed by a local Victorian businessman, passionate about stone and landscape. Discover the castle and 40 tonne stone globe, engraved romantic quotes and recycled bollards, all installed for visitors' entertainment over a century ago. Wander past the 18th century Tilly Whim … Continue reading Durlston
