The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Practical travel guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight covers: Bournemouth and Poole, the Isle of Purbeck, Central Dorset, Western Dorset, East Dorset and the Avon Valley, the New Forest, Winchester and Northern Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and around, the Isle of Wight.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Durdle Door to family activities in child-friendly places, like Poole Harbour or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Highclere Castle.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for going on a boat trip or visiting majestic castles.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and Shanklin's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Lyme Regis and the spectacular Osborne House.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in New Forest, Chichester and many more locations in Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.