What’s On in Dorchester

Welcome to What’s On in Dorchester! Our website is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant life and community of Dorchester and the surrounding area. We are passionate about promoting local businesses and supporting the wonderful people who make this area special. Our mission is to help local businesses thrive and ensure that the community continues to flourish. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, you’ll find valuable information and insights on our blog to help you connect with and support the local scene. Find places to stay, the best places to eat and drinkproperties to buy or rent, local news & eventsactivities for the whole family, unique places to shop, beautiful scenic locations, historic landmarks, city centre entertainment, attractions and more. Join us in celebrating and uplifting Dorchester and surrounding area!

What’s on in Dorchester & Surrounding Areas, Places to Stay and Eat, Attractions

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Whether you’re looking for things to do in Dorchester such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in Dorchester, you’ll find everything you need for your Dorchester holiday on What's On In Dorchester.com.

Attractions and Places to Visit in Dorchester

Attractions and Places to Visit in Dorchester

Dorchester was an important town in Roman times, then became a thriving Saxon mint during the 10th century, before becoming a Roundhead stronghold during the English Civil War. Much of the town was destroyed by fire in the 17th and 18th centuries and most of the buildings visible today date from Georgian times.

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Places to stay in dorchester

Places to Stay in Dorchester

Staying in hotels in the Dorchester area offers a blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. The area is also well-connected, making it easy to explore nearby attractions, shopping districts, and cultural landmarks. Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, the Dorchester area provides a sophisticated and welcoming environment!

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Sports and Activities

Sports and Activities

The Dorchester area boasts a variety of sports and activities for all. Enjoy well-maintained parks for jogging, cycling, or strolling, and numerous facilities for football, tennis, and golf. Fitness centers and yoga studios cater to all levels, while water sports enthusiasts can kayak or paddleboard at the nearby seaside.

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Food and Drinks in Dorchester

Food and Drinks

From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Dorchester is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.

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Côte Brasserie
Baba Restaurant in Dorchester

Cote’s commitment to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, requires sourcing ingredients of the highest quality.
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Al Molo
Al Molo Restaurant Dorchester

Al Molo, an award-winning Italian and seafood restaurant, is renowned for its classic Italian dishes and fresh local seafood, the restaurant offers a contemporary twist on traditional Italian cuisine, highlighting the finest fish and shellfish sourced from local waters.
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Myra's Restaurant
Myra's Korean & Japanese Restaurant

Experience the authentic flavours of Japan at Myra's Japanese Restaurant in Dorchester, where every dish is a culinary masterpiece crafted with passion and precision.

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The New Inn
The New Inn Dorchester

Our kitchen at the New Inn, West Knighton is run by one of the areas outstanding Chefs, John Shrigley. John has a great passion for food and is highly regarded.
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~Shopping, Health & Wellbeing in Dorchester~

Make sure to discover Dorchester’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Shopping & Fashion in Dorchester

Shopping & Fashion in Dorchester

Dorchester has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.

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Health and Wellbeing in Dorchester

Health and Wellbeing in Dorchester

Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Dorchester. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Dorchester’s best beauty salons.

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~What’s on in Dorchester the versatile website!~

We have people visiting our website from all over the country and helping them have a good time in Dorchester. Using our What's On In Dorchester website you can explore the best places to visitthings to do, hotelsrestaurants and much more! We even have an online business directory where you can search for the services of various trades people and many other sectors. 

Local services in Dorchester

Local Services

Visitors, students and residents of Dorchester can find information about local services and amenities or visit Events to find out more about local events or Local Traders about local tradespeople.

Properties for Sale & Rent in Dorchester

Properties for Sale & Rent

Estate agencies in Dorchester are offering a great variety of properties on the area's favourite locations. In Dorchester you can find an excellent selection of properties for sale and rent.

Things to do in Dorchester

Things to do

Enjoy a family day out in Dorchester, with different things to do whatever the weather. Explore green spaces, laser tag and play centres.

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What’s On In Dorchester

Dorchester is an attractive market town with most of its interesting buildings dating from the 18th century, Dorchester is quite conscious of its connections with novelist Thomas Hardy. Hardy attended school in Dorchester, and later settled in the town, living in the house he had built at Max Gate.

Dorchester has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of places to eat and drinkadventures and activitiesplan your stay and visit to Dorchester. Our What’s On Dorchester guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Dorchester. Check the latest events, news, exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Dorchester by checking out our News and Events page. Whether you’re looking for the best weekend breaks in Dorchester or planning a longer holiday in Dorchester, you can be sure you’ll find all the information you need.

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