About Discover Dorset

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The rural county of Dorset is stunning; the countryside and coast are considered by many to be some of the prettiest and most dramatic in England. Only two hours from London, it offers British and overseas visitors a chance to experience the England of old, unspoilt rolling countryside, small villages and an abundance of wildlife.

And yet.....all too often, visitors find themselves in Bournemouth and then get stuck, either because they have no transport or they are not too sure where to head for. In the summer the roads can get very busy, the car parks are full, and the crowds can be off-putting.

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Discover Dorset was set up with the main aim being to help visitors get out and experience the best of this beautiful area. This had to be done in a way that showed visitors all the highlights, and also included some of the places most visitors miss. It should be safe, comfortable, convenient, affordable and at the same time limiting the environmental impact on the area.

The Tours

All our tours have been designed to meet these objectives, and our passengers generally love them. It's our pleasure to see the obvious delight on the faces of many visitors that the experience of a Discover Dorset tour has brought them.

A DonkeyEvery tour is different, the minibus might be full or half empty, the passengers may be young or old, from near or afar. Most of the time the sun shines, some days it rains; there might be a New Forest foal only a few hours old, or a group of adders basking in the morning sun. You might find a fantastic ammonite fossil on the beach or hear a peregrine falcon screeching over the Durlston cliffs.

The tour might get stuck behind a tractor or a herd of cows being driven up a road. You might see a new seam of rock being opened up by quarrymen on the Purbeck hills, or you might feel some connection with our Neolithic ancestors if you take some time to reflect at Stonehenge..

We hope you find the website interesting and it gives you a taste of what to expect. If you have any questions please feel free to call us on the booking line:

+44 (0)1202 557007

or email info@discoverdorset.co.uk