Independent restaurants in and around Dorchester are definitely the flavour of the month as they are currently dominating the local listings on the travel review site TripAdvisor. Nearly all of the top 25 restaurants currently listed for the town are independently run, plus an incredible 18 of these are based in the town centre, making the… Read more »
The weather was kind to us at the Dorset County Show this weekend – and what a show it has been. We had a great time visiting all the tents and watching the various events. The local produce on show was amazing – from Fordington Gin to Blue Vinny Cheese. Here’s a few of our… Read more »
It is always interesting to look back at how things used to be. Viewing old photos of Dorchester allows us to see how the previous inhabitants of the town used to live and how the architecture has largely remained unchanged. Whether it’s seeing a proud shop keeper outside his establishment in the town centre or viewing our predecessors… Read more »
If you’ve had the opportunity to try out the food at Sushi + More, then the chances are you’ve experienced the striking flavours of Chef Myra’s sushi, tempura and gyoza — widely regarded amongst the finest in the region. What’s the secret behind these delicate creations? Where does Sushi + More’s mastermind find her culinary… Read more »
Have you ever wanted to shout about your favourite shop/business in town? The Dorchester BID is running a competition to help give recognition to the businesses that you most enjoy visiting in Dorchester. Most people recognise the importance of having a healthy high street on their doorstep and in a world of on-line purchasing, what… Read more »
Last summer the Dorchester BID (in association with the Town Council) ran the highly successful ‘Sporting Country Flags’ competition. The feedback from the shops, mums and dads, grandparents and of course, the kids was so positive that we had to have another one this summer! This year’s competition…….Are you a super sleuth? We are looking to… Read more »
In a year where dinosaurs are high on the agenda with the release of a highly anticipated film, dinosaur fans will be delighted to hear that they can enjoy more jurassic fun with The Great Schleich Dinosaur Hunt at Wise Owl Toys toy store. Running until 11th July (or until the dinosaurs eat all the… Read more »
Ahoy there! Would you believe that it’s been a whole year since Seasalt’s Dorchester Shop opened their doors for the first time? Their shop team has been busy over the past 12 months with new product launches, fantastic competitions and getting out and about in town throughout the year with special promotions. Chris, the Dorchester Shop… Read more »
By jove! Well I do declare! My good man may hath found the most interesting town in all of England! Located in the beautiful coastal county of Dorset, Dorchester is a gem of a place that has a host of hidden secrets just waiting to be discovered. The town’s most famous past resident is Thomas Hardy,… Read more »
The lingerie and swimwear specialist Mirari based in Antelope Walk has now been trading in Dorchester for over 12 years and since 2004 Shirley Ryan has owned and run the business. We took the opportunity to catch up with Shirley at her busy boutique to try and find out the secret of her success and… Read more »
