Visitors to Dorset located in South West England, can contact the Tourist Information Centres located at various locations across the county including in the seaside town of Bournemouth, Weymouth, Dorchester and Wimborne to get more information, help and advice on a range of travel and holiday related areas. A visit to the centres makes for a good first port of call to the scenic region and can help ensure your trip is a memorable one. The centres have a range of detailed information for tourists to read through, with other services offered including helping with booking of tours and any accommodation needs you may have. The visitor centre provides visitors with up to date information and can help you gain great local knowledge and tips.
The advice and help given is free of charge and is well worth seeking out if you need more information, advice or need to check something with travel experts. It can save you time and worry to get any queries you may have sorted out with the help of travel experts rather than trying to solve all issues yourself that may be confusing or difficult to sort out. The team at the centre can help with discounted tickets to attractions in the area, heritage passes, tours and offer a range of branded merchandise, gifts and souvenirs.
The Tourist Information Centres in Dorset covers the local area and there is information available on the surroundings areas too. The staff offer free advice and help on different aspects of your travel requirements in Dorset from organising and booking your trips and excursions in Dorset to planning your trip to neighbouring counties and other parts of the South West England.
The Tourist Information Centre in Bournemouth is located on Westover Road in the town centre. The address is:
Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre
Westover Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 2BU
Telephone: +44 (0)845 051 1700
Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre Map:
Opening Times:
July & August
Monday to Saturday: 09.30-17.00
Sunday: 11.00-15.00 (during the school holidays only)
September, October, April, May & June
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-16.30
Sunday: Closed
November to March
Monday to Saturday: 10.30-16.00 (Closed on Saturday’s in Dec & Jan)
Sunday: Closed
Other visitor centres in covering the local areas include:
Blandford Information Centre
Riverside House
West Street
Blandford Forum
DT11 7AW
Telephone: +44 (0)1258 454770
(Please Note: Seasonal opening times may vary)
Bridport Destination Centre
Bridport Town Hall
Bucky Doo Square
South Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LF
Telephone: +44 (0)1308 424901
Opening Times:
April to October
Monday to Saturday: 09.00-17.00
Sunday: Closed
November to March
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-15.00
Sunday: Closed
Christchurch Tourist Information Centre
49 High Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1AS
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 471780
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 09.30-17.00
Saturday: 09.30-16.30 (09.30-17.00 during School Holidays)
Sunday: Closed
Dorchester Tourist Information Centre
Antelope Walk
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1BE
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 471780
Opening Times:
April to October
Monday to Saturday: 09.00-17.00
Sunday: Closed
November to March
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-16.00
Sunday: Closed
Discover Purbeck Information Centre
South Street
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 4LR
Telephone: +44 (0)1929 552740
Opening Times:
Monday: 10.00-17.00
Tuesday to Saturday: 09.30-17.00
Sunday: Closed
Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre
Church Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3BS
Telephone: +44 (0)1297 442138
Opening Times:
April to October
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: 10.00-16.00
November to March
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-15.00
Sunday: Closed
Portland Bill Visitor Centre
The Lighthouse
Portland Bill
Portland
Dorset
DT5 2JT
Telephone: +44 (0)1305 861233
Opening Times:
Easter to September
Monday to Sunday: 11.00-17.00
October to March: Closed
Shaftesbury and Gillingham Tourism Services
8 Bell Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8AE
Telephone: +44 (0)1747 853514
Opening Times:
April to September
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: Closed
October to March
Monday to Saturday: 11.00-15.00
Sunday: Closed
Sherborne Tourist Information Centre
Digby Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3NL
Telephone: +44 (0)1935 815341
Opening Times:
April to September
Monday to Saturday: 09.00-17.00
Sunday: Closed
October to November
Monday to Saturday: 09.30-16.00
Sunday: Closed
December to March
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-15.00
Sunday: Closed
Swanage Tourist Information Centre
The White House
Shore Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1LB
Telephone: +44 (0)1929 422885
Opening Times:
Easter to October
Monday to Sunday: 10.00-17.00
November to Easter
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: Closed
Wimborne Tourist Information Centre
29 High Street
Wimborne Minster
Dorset
BH21 1HR
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 886116
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Weymouth Tourist Information Centre
Pavilion Theatre
The Esplanade
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8ED
Telephone: +44 (0)1305 785747
Opening Times:
Easter to October
Monday to Sunday: 09.30-17.00
November to Easter
Monday to Saturday: 09.30-16.00
Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
