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Fancy visiting these scenic villages? IT is fair to say that Dorset is a beautiful and unique place to live. Given its mixture of rural and developed landscapes, there are many beautiful villages near major towns and areas. Some of these areas have stunning sea views, walking distance to beaches, a staircase or just offer awe-inspiring countryside walks. Here are the most scenic villages in Dorset.
Burton Bradstock
Burton Bradstock from the air Picture: Richard Ferre The scenic coastal village near Bridport is one of the places you surely need to explore. It’s famous for its iconic sandstone cliffs marking the start of Chesil Beach as well as the gorgeous Hive Beach.
The Old Granary in Wareham has been named the ‘Best Pub & Bar in Dorset’ by The National Pub & Bar Awards. The pub is part of the Hall & Woodhouse group and has been nationally recognised as the best pub in Dorset for its diverse and creative approach to hospitality . Additionally, the pub has been praised for the way the team navigated the past 18 months in light of the pandemic and for the stringent safety measures that have been in place to keep guests safe. Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which organises the awards, said: “I’ve never been prouder of this industry. The entries for this year’s awards demonstrated the undeniable value that communities place on their beloved pubs and bars. To be able to acknowledge the hard work and diligence of venues across the UK is an absolute privilege. These outstanding venues deserve this recognition now more than ever.”
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The River Frome murmurs and babbles through the woods and fields of north Somerset. It is popular with anglers and wild swimmers but is often polluted with a cocktail of agricultural runoff, leading to frequent complaints from the public.
In 2018, Frome Town Council tried to pass a bylaw giving part of the river and the adjacent Rodden meadow the status of a person in law. This would establish their right to exist, flourish and thrive, and for the river to flow freely and have a natural water cycle, as well as ensuring timely and effective restoration if they were damaged. The council and a local charity, Friends of the River Frome, were to be made joint guardians of the river and meadow, tasked with balancing their interests with the health and safety of local people.
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