The Rough Guide to Dorset (Compact Guide with Free eBook)

Practical travel guide to Dorset with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Dorset, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Dorset, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to DORSET covers: Bournemouth and Poole, the Isle of Purbeck, central Dorset, western Dorset, east Dorset and the Avon Valley.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Dorset, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the New Forest to family activities in child-friendly places, like Brownsea Island or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Bournemouth.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Dorset entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Dorset give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for scenic walks, soaking up local history or chilling out on the beach.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Christchurch and Sherborne's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to Dorset, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS:
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Dorset, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Dorset, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Durdle Door and the spectacular Cerne Abbas Giant.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Christchurch, Poole and many more locations in Dorset, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.