Dorset

Dorset’s five-star Summer Lodge enters new chapter under new ownership

A picturesque hotel in the Dorset countryside, inspired by writer and architect Thomas Hardy, has a new owner.

Twixmas bookings up more than 20% at Daish’s Holidays as holidaymakers stretch out the festive season

Daish’s Holidays has seen bookings for its Twixmas breaks rise by more than 20 per cent year on year, as more holidaymakers choose UK breaks to extend their celebrations into the days between Christmas and New Year.

South West 660 drives £10m boost to region’s visitor economy

From a simple idea to a major tourism driver, South West 660 is clocking up some impressive milestones.

Jacob Ashburton-Dunning crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026

A chef from the acclaimed Gidleigh Park in Devon has been crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026, the region’s most prestigious culinary title.

Enford Farm Shop, Dorset

Farmshop Focus

This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Enford Farm Shop in Dorset.

South West producers celebrate latest Taste of the West Awards wins

Food and drink producers across the South West are celebrating following the latest round of Taste of the West Awards, with businesses from Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and Bristol among those receiving Gold, Silver and Commended accolades.

Dorset’s tourism stars celebrate at Marsham Court

67 awards were presented at the 14th Dorset Tourism Awards Ceremony, at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.

Taste of the West launches new Innovation Award with The Food Works SW

A new award for South West food and drink businesses turning bold ideas into reality, with a tailored support package from The Food Works SW for the winner.

South West’s finest chefs battle it out for top culinary title

Talented chefs from across the region will be battling it out for the prestigious title of South West Chef of the Year at the end of this month.

27 restaurants join the Trencherman’s Guide for Edition 34

The South West’s longest-established independent dining guide has revealed 27 new members for its 34th edition, bringing together some of the most exciting restaurants, pubs and hotels across the region.

Daish’s Holidays wins prestigious Group Travel World award

Daish’s Holidays, the family-owned UK coach holiday company headquartered in Bournemouth, has been recognised as Best Tour Operator/Service Provider at the 2026 Group Travel World Awards.

Kingston Food Festival proves a huge hit with Purbeck

The inaugural Kingston Food Festival has been hailed a major success after attracting hundreds of visitors to the village and showcasing the wealth of food, produce and talent found across Purbeck.

Daish’s Holidays invests £1.2 million in coach fleet upgrade

Daish’s Holidays, the independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has invested £1.2 million in four new luxury Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme.

VisitEngland campaign puts South West coast in the spotlight as industry looks to boost domestic tourism

The South West’s celebrated coastline is among the destinations being showcased in a new national tourism campaign from VisitEngland, aimed at encouraging more people to holiday closer to home and support visitor economies across England’s coastal communities.

South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week

Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.

Kingston prepares for its inaugural food festival

A celebration of local food, community and Purbeck’s hidden gems is set to take over the village of Kingston this October.

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