Dorset (/ ˈdɔːrsɪt / DOR-sit; archaically: Dorsetshire / ˈdɔːrsɪt.ʃɪər, - ʃər / DOR-sit-sheer, -shər) is a ceremonial county in South West England.
Dorset, administrative, geographic, and historic county of southwestern England. It is bordered by the English Channel (south) and the counties of Devon (west), Hampshire (east), and Somerset and Wiltshire (both north). The historic town of Dorchester, in the south, is the county seat.
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Dorset contains two unitary districts: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset. The county did not historically include Bournemouth and Christchurch, which were part of Hampshire. Dorset has a varied landscape of chalk downs, steep limestone ridges, and low-lying clay valleys.
Discover the best things to do in Dorset (2025) from beaches to heritage attractions. Walk the cliff paths or go fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast.
Find local produce, beautiful scenery and the Jurassic Coast Path nestling on the southern coast of England. Where is Dorset? The county of Dorset is found in Southern England bordering the four counties of Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire and Hampshire.
Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll be sure to find plenty of things to see and do in Dorset. From fantastically fun family attractions to intriguing museums and some of the most stunning stately homes and gardens to be found anywhere.