Southern Dorset is home to the renowned seaside resorts of
Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth whilst the north offers the rolling hills, woodland and meadows of Blackmore Vale. Dorset’s history is evident in charming towns such as Sherborne and Shaftesbury. The West of England main line service from London passes through Gillingham and Sherborne whilst the road network includes the A30, A303, A31 and A35. Bournemouth has its own international airport and there
are two seaports at Poole and Weymouth.