Welcome to Wandering Dorset
My site is dedicated to offering you insights into obscure or less mainstream places to visit Dorset that you often will not find in mainstream travel guides.
I started this as I got frustrated with trying to find new and interesting places to visit on my weekends that were not just the well known tourist sights. So I hope this will help others find more places to visit locally or discover some new interesting facts about places you already know!
I have lived in Dorset all my life (over 30 years) and have a love of history, travel, photography and ‘fun facts’!
Murder and bathing at the Guildhall!
The Guildhall in Poole is such a staple of the old town that many will barely give it a second glance. But even some locals may not know some of its history, including a farmer, a murder, whipping and having a bath! Built in 1761 on what is now a quiet street called Market street,…
Bridges, Rivers and Ice Cream!
Having the afternoon off work and child in the care of live in grandparents I decided I could do with a bit of an outing to just be by myself and see some sights on my list. It was a lovely sunny afternoon and felt great to get out 🙂 Made my way to Sturminster…
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