Accommodation Around Maiden Castle, Dorchester

Find out about the history of Dorchester with a stop at Maumbury Rings. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.

You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Dorchester. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.

Ready for an education in local botany? Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Dorchester. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sculpture by the Lakes, both nearby.

You can find out about the history of Weymouth with a stop at Hardy Monument. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Overcombe Beach during your trip to Weymouth? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.

If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Lodmoor Country Park, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Weymouth. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Bennetts Water Gardens, located nearby.