Is Dorchester worth visiting?

Dorchester has been the county town since 1305 and offers a wealth of great things to see and do, whatever the weather. You can also visit the home Hardy built in Dorchester, Max Gate, and the cottage where he was born, just a few miles outside Dorchester, at Lower Bockhampton.

What is there to do in Dorchester?

Top Attractions in Dorchester

• Sculpture by the Lakes. 1,411. Art Galleries • Gardens.
• Athelhampton House and Gardens. 779. Historic Sites • Gardens.
• Hardy’s Cottage. 568.
• Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. 179.
• Max Gate. 329.
• The Walled Garden Moreton. 283.
• Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park. 160.
• Dorset Museum. 450.

What is good about Dorchester?

Dorset’s historic County Town of Dorchester is on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of so-called “Hardy Country”. From fabulous local museums and iron-age hill forts, to boutique shops and delicious independent eateries, there’s something for everyone in Dorchester.

Where is the Tourist Information Centre in Dorchester?

We are in the Library, as many TICs are now, next to one of the main central car parks. There are signs at the railway stations and some finger posts around the town, to direct people to the TIC. Dorchester Town Council are in the process of erecting a new set of Wayfinding signs, which will be of benefit for the whole town.

What are the best things to do in Dorchester Dorset?

6 Dorchester Museums to Visit 1 Dorset County Museum. One of the best places to learn about local history is the Dorset County Museum. 2 The Keep. The Keep Military Museum is one of the most popular things to do in Dorchester. 3 Dinosaur Museum. 4 Teddy Bear Museum. 5 Tutankhamun Exhibition.

When was the main town of Dorchester founded?

The site has been occupied since prehistoric times, however, it was the Romans who founded the main town in AD 70, calling it Durnovaria. Dorchester was a Saxon mint in the 10th century, a hunting centre under the Normans, and a Roundhead stronghold during the Civil War.

Where is the main town of Dorset located?

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, located just north of the coastal town of Weymouth. The site has been occupied since prehistoric times, however, it was the Romans who founded the main town in AD 70, calling it Durnovaria.