An insiders guide for what to do in Dorset, whether you are on holiday or are a local resident looking for something special to do. Their are so many great activities in Dorset, on what is one of the most diverse stretches of the UK’s south coast. There really is something for everyone to do both on & off the water…

1. Learn To Windsurf at UK’s No1 Spot with the Poole Windsurfing School

For years those in the know have been learning to windsurf in some of the best learning conditions in the UK. Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world & has the most ideal conditions for learning how to windsurf!

Have a look at this source Our local windsurfing spot – Poole Harbour describing in great detail what makes Poole Harbour & the surrounding area such a great place to learn to windsurf and progress on to intermediate & advanced windsurfing. To sum it up for you, Poole Harbour has predominately on-shore winds (meaning you won’t get blown out to sea!), gently shelving, shallow water to make it easy to get back on when you fall and windsurfing lessons & windsurf hire for all levels of ability!

If you are looking for what to do in Dorset – check out the Poole Windsurfing Video Guided Tour to see why this is one of the best activities to do during your stay:

Try it & you will wonder why you haven’t thought about it before!

2. Take a walk on the Purbeck Hills

Formed of a Cretaceous chalk the Purbeck Hills give commanding views across Poole Harbour, the Isle of Wight and out into the English Channel.

Start by taking the Poole Harbour chain ferry and then walk out past Old Harry Rocks & onto the seaside town of Swanage. On route you can see rare species of flowers, animals & birds.

3. Spend a day on Sandbanks beach

Soak up the sun & enjoy the golden sands of this world famous ‘Blue Flag’ beach. One of the most relaxing approaches to the question ‘what to do in Dorset’ is to take a swim at Sandbanks, Poole which renowned for its perfect beach, lined by the multi-million pound houses of the rich & famous!

Sandbanks beach is part of the 7 mile stretch of continuous beach from the Sandbanks peninsula all the way to Hengistbury Head at Christchurch.

4. Wildlife spotting on Brownsea Island

The best place for seeing wildlife in Dorset. You can see a mass of bird life, deer & a thriving population of red squirrels. Brownsea Island is part of the National Trust organization.

Taking the ferry across to Brownsea Island is an experience in itself. Once on the island there is varied landscape to explore and amazing views looking out across Poole Harbour and on to the Purbeck Hills.

Kids will be happily entertained with the free wildlife ‘Tracker Packs’ provided by the visitor centre.

5. Soak up Dorset’s heritage with a trip on the Swanage Railway

Experience a unique journey through six miles of breathtaking Dorset scenery, including the ruins of Corfe Castle. Providing access to historic villages, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site & the seaside resort of Swanage.

A great experience on your list of what to do in Dorset, you can stop off at some of the local villages on-route & even take Sunday lunch or evening dining!

What To Do In Dorset – A Round Up Of Even More Things To Do

The list of what to do in Dorset goes on & on, there is a whole host of other great activities & exploring to be done. hire a traditional beach hut at Bournemouth or Poole, get your heart racing at the Splashdown water slide park, spend a day or evening at Poole Quay, go to the Bournemouth Oceanarium or even take to the skies in the resident Balloon based in Bournemouth gardens!

Enjoy your stay – this list of what to do in Dorset, will certainly give you plenty to keep you busy during your visit!

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