Dorchester Hotels near Maiden Castle

If visiting museums in Dorchester are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, located in the heart of town. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Dorchester, you can easily walk to Dinosaur Museum or Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.

Ready for an education in local botany? Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Dorchester. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sculpture by the Lakes, both nearby.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Overcombe Beach during your trip to Weymouth? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its charming coffeehouses.

Explore the great outdoors at Lodmoor Country Park, a lovely green space in Weymouth. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its charming coffeehouses.

Catch an event at The Avenue Stadium during your trip to Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

Explore the great outdoors at Borough Gardens, a lovely green space in Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.