Dorchester

Dorchester

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset in England, UK. As a historic market town, it is located on the banks of the River Frome in the Frome Valley. This is the hometown of the renowned writer Thomas Hardy, and his novel "The Mayor of Casterbridge" was inspired by this town.

Dorchester is a classic English town, with Georgian-era buildings lining the streets of its city center, giving off a warm and elegant vibe. A towering statue of Thomas Hardy stands proudly by the roadside, a source of local pride. The town also boasts several museums: the Dorset County Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Thomas Hardy memorabilia, including his letters and handwritten manuscripts; the Roman Town House, a testament to Dorchester’s prosperity during the Roman era; and the Dinosaur Museum, which displays Jurassic-era dinosaur fossils. Max Gate, the former home of Thomas Hardy from 1885 until his death in 1928, is well worth a visit — it was here that he wrote timeless masterpieces such as "Tess of the d’Urbervilles."

Dorchester, Dorset

Must-visit reason: Hometown of writer Thomas Hardy

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Dorset County [Dorset County]

City where the attraction is located: Dorchester [Dorchester]