Area Guide · Dorset
Dorset
Home to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site — Dorset combines spectacular scenery with exceptional lifestyle opportunities for both visitors and residents.
Why Dorset?
Dorset is famous for its stunning coastline, beautiful villages, historic market towns and relaxed pace of life. Many residents enjoy easy access to London while benefiting from a more peaceful way of life.
From the world-famous Sandbanks to the fossil beaches of Lyme Regis, the charming streets of Sherborne and the dramatic Jurassic Coast, Dorset offers an extraordinary range of landscapes and lifestyles.
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Living in Dorset
Dorset attracts families, professionals, retirees and coastal lifestyle seekers. Many residents commute to London while enjoying a more relaxed home life in one of England's most beautiful counties.
Property in Dorset
Property styles range from coastal apartments and period cottages to country homes and waterfront properties. Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs rank among the most sought-after addresses in the UK.
Popular locations
- · Sandbanks
- · Canford Cliffs
- · Lyme Regis
- · Sherborne
- · Swanage
- · Bridport
Education
Dorset offers state schools, grammar schools, independent schools and further education colleges. Sherborne's schools remain among the county's best-known educational institutions.
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Dorset at a Glance
Best for: Coastal living, sailing, retirement, second homes, beaches and countryside escapes.