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Dorchester is the County Town of Dorset.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Tourist Information Centre

• Dorchester Tourist Information Centre, (dorchester.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk), [1]. Information about the Dorchester area and accommodation.  edit

[edit] Get in

A new park and ride service is now available, see National Park and Ride Directory

[edit] By train

Dorchester has two train stations, Dorchester South (rail links to stations to London) and Dorchester West (rail links to stations to Weymouth and Bristol) [2].

[edit] By bus

National Express Coaches stop at Dorchester.

[edit] Get around

Traveling around Dorchester in particular and West Dorset as a whole is easy by private or public transport.

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• The Old Crown Court & Cells, Stratton House, 58-60 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UZ, ☎ +44 1305 252241, [3]. Famous for the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs in 1834. Open during the summer, take a tour around the courts and learn about the Martyr heritage.  edit

• Dorset County Museum, High West Street Dorchester, DT1 1XA, ☎ +44 1305 262735 (enquiries@dorsetcountymuseum.org), [4]. Thomas Hardy's study plus a history of Dorset archeology, nature and the Jurassic Gallery - an exhibition of fossil finds from Englands first natural World Heritage site - the Jurassic Coast.  edit

• Teddy Bear Museum. A childrens' favorite

[edit][add listing] Do

Come on a Wednesday and experience the lively atmosphere of market day in town. On the first Saturday of the month you can take a trip to Prince Charles' internationally renowned Poundbury and enjoy the Farmers' Market.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Local produce from the regular markets and farmers' markets in town. These are a great opportunity to discover local handcrafted and home-produced items and pick up a bargain!

[edit][add listing] Eat

Dorchester has a varied selection of restaurants, but is fairly limited in quality.

• Sienna, 36 High West Street. +44 1305 250022, [5]. Three AA Rosettes restaurant. Small and intimate. £20-£30.

• Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton (ten miles north of Dorchester), ☎ 01300 345249, [6]. Great country pub. Well worth a visit for a homemade burger or to have a pint in the extensive gardens and orchard.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

There are many excellent pubs and bars in the county town of Dorchester, so prepare to be spoilt for choice!

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Whether you are looking for a self catering retreat, a hotel, bed and breakfast or guesthouse, an inn or a farm stay, there are options in and around Dorchester.

[edit] Get out

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