Bowes Lyon Court

Dorchester is a delightful historic market town in Dorset built on the banks of the River Frome. It’s most famous for being Thomas Hardy’s hometown and its proximity to glorious countryside and dramatic coastline. 

Local retirees enjoy:

• A coastal retirement: the stunning Jurassic Coast is only nine miles away, but also a close proximity to glorious green open spaces like the Dorset Downs and South Dorset Ridgeway. 
• A huge choice of community events, like Dorchester Roman Festival, Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair and Dorchester Literary Festival as well as book clubs, art groups and gardening societies. 
• Large supermarkets, a good mix of shops, plus lots of restaurants, traditional pubs and tea rooms as well as post offices, museums and a lovely library.