by John Laidlaw | 11 Sep 2017 | Blog
Dorset is a county which is truly blessed with great produce and every summer the county hosts a series of food events which showcase the best of our food and drink. Great Dorset Chilli Festival The Month of August began with a relative newcomer to the summer fairs,... by John Laidlaw | 4 Jul 2017 | testimonial
We especially liked the fact that you were able to customize our group’s plan to suit our particular preferences. There was a nice balance between walking and exploring small villages and historic sites. And we liked our hotel accommodations very... by John Laidlaw | 4 Jul 2017 | testimonial
We had a wonderful time. All the hotels were very good and all very different. Your instructions for the walks were very easy to follow and accurate and we appreciated the background information that you provided. Thank you once again for organising everything... by John Laidlaw | 3 Jul 2017 | testimonial
As always it was much enjoyed and we benefitted not only from your deep knowledge of the geography and paths of the area and the impeccable walking notes that guided us so successfully to our destinations, but also your knowledge of the history and folklore of the... 
by John Laidlaw | 3 Jul 2017 | Blog
The Jurassic Coast is a beautiful, varied and iconic stretch of coastline and one which is constantly changing. The force of the sea has created stacks, arches and beautifully shaped horseshoe bays. This same power, often combined with heavy rain, frost, ice and... 
by John Laidlaw | 12 Jun 2017 | Blog
There are many great things which you can go to this summer in Dorset, it all depends on individual taste. There is a everything from high cuisine to a festival of tanks. This is my top 5 for you to consider. Tankfest 24th-25th June The world’s... 
by John Laidlaw | 24 Apr 2017 | Blog
As the sun sets for the last time over the cliffs of TV’s Broadchurch, (West Bay) a programme written by its creator, Chris Chibnall as a ’love letter to the scenery of the Jurassic Coast’ it is as good a time as any to reflect on how the county has... 
by John Laidlaw | 17 Jan 2017 | Blog
With half of Dorset boasting outstanding natural beauty and the miles and miles of sandy beaches and history going back to prehistoric times, Dorset is a great place to live and visit. So, if you are here for a holiday or you are lucky enough to live here actually... 
by John Laidlaw | 15 Dec 2016 | Blog
Today, The 15th of December, Sherborne was visited by a special train bringing passengers to Sherborne from London Victoria for a little bit of Christmas shopping and sightseeing and the train was hauled by two former London Midland & Scottish Railway Black... by John Laidlaw | 8 Nov 2016 | Blog
Many people like to walk the Jurassic coast or the Dorset countryside in the spring and the summer and why not, the coastal path provides one of the most beautiful walks in the UK and in the summer, it truly glorious. But walking in the winter can be the perfect... 