About Dorset

Dorset is a county in England. Browse the 798 places below.

Location

Living in Dorset

Dorset is a county on the south coast of England, known for its gently rolling countryside, rural villages and long stretches of coastline. The landscape is largely shaped by farmland, chalk hills and river valleys, giving much of the county a calm and traditional feel. Its coastal position has also played an important role in Dorset’s history, influencing settlement, trade and everyday life over many centuries.

The county includes towns such as Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth, each with its own character and function. Dorchester serves as the county town, while coastal towns have grown through fishing, trade and tourism. Inland, smaller market towns and villages remain closely tied to agriculture, contributing to a strong sense of local continuity across the county.

Dorset is especially valued for its natural environment, with a coastline that includes cliffs, bays and long sandy beaches, as well as inland areas of open countryside. Walking, coastal activities and outdoor leisure are widely enjoyed throughout the year. Taken together, Dorset offers a steady blend of rural landscape, coastal influence and historic settlement, giving it a quietly enduring place within southern England.

Places in Dorset 798

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Postcode Areas in Dorset 6

Dorset is served by 6 postcode areas. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.

BA 8 places
BH 252 places
DT 447 places
EX 2 places
SP 72 places
TA 17 places