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Useful Tourist Information About Dorset

This section of the Visit-Dorset website contains all the essential travel facts you need to know before you take your holiday, short break or business trip to Dorset. When it is complete it will:

  • list the contact details for all of Dorset's Tourist Information Centres
  • provide information on accessibility to attractions and restaurants for visitors with disabilities
  • explain to you why you should always take out travel insurance against possible cancellations, even if you aren't travelling abroad
  • give you information on estate agents to help you find your ideal property in the county
  • let you know where you can find the nearest post office, police station or hospital
  • keep you updated on the latest news from Dorset, including forthcoming events and festivals, via the Visit-Dorset press centre
  • let you post your views and comments about Dorset in our on-line visitor forum.

When London hosts the Olympic Games in 2012, all the sailing events will be held in Weymouth, Dorset. A special Olympics 2012 section will be set up soon on this part of the Visit-Dorset website to let you know when the events will be held, where the best places to stay in Weymouth will be, which locations will have the best views and much more.