The Dorset National Landscape is beautiful but people make it outstanding. Our mission is to protect and regenerate this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. And to make sure everyone can enjoy it. Find out more about our work.

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Participant relaxing in a floating beach wheelchair during an accessible sea swim in West Bay, accompanied by volunteers in the water near the shoreline.

Access For All, News

'Reach the Beach’ - the West Bay Beach Wheelchair scheme

A volunteer-run beach access scheme in West Bay is receiving well-deserved recognition after helping more people enjoy Dorset's coastline. The initiative, recently highlighted by ITV News, shows how practical improvements…

Two women enjoying time in a wood, one lady is holding binoculars and smiling.

Nature Buddies

Step into summer with a Nature Buddy

With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy everything Dorset's amazing natural spaces have to offer. If you're looking to improve your wellbeing,…

Access

Wareham Two Rivers Route Accessibility Improvements

A section of the Wareham Two Rivers Route has recently undergone significant improvements, delivered through Dorset National Landscape’s Access for All funding in partnership with Dorset Council.

A large stately house with grand steps and people stood outside.

Nature Buddies

Celebrating Nature & Connection at the Nature Buddies Conference

Over 60 healthcare professionals, organisations and volunteers came together on Wednesday 10th June at Coastland College (Kingston Maurward ) for the Nature Buddies Conference, celebrating the impact of nature-based befriending…

View from Abbotsbury Hillfort

Volunteers, News

Volunteers wanted to test West Dorset Bus Stop walks

Do you love walking and exploring Dorset, especially without relying on a car? We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help us test our West Dorset Bus Stop Walks: short, scenic…

Woman in pink t-shirt and girl in yellow coat in the Dorset National Landscape tent writing and drawing

Writing

Postcards from the Future poem

A new poem for the Dorset National Landscape written by Louisa Adjoa Parker reflecting what people value about this landscape and their hopes and fears for its future.

What's on

Two women planting trees in a field

Nature Buddies, Nature Buddies

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Friday 24th Apr 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 13:00

Two women planting trees in a field

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Friday 24th Apr 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 13:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

binolculars laid on top of an open bird watching book.

Nature Buddies

Have a go - bird watching

Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, UK

Monday 11th May 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 16:00

Two women planting trees in a field

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Monday 11th May 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 16:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

Back view of a man walking a white and brown dog along the pathway with sunflowers either side

Walk, Nature Buddies

Waggy Walks

Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre and Nature Reserve, Lorton Lane, Weymouth, UK

Monday 18th May 26 to Monday 30th Nov 26 14:00 - 15:00

A woman walking beside a man on a tramper through a country park along a path on a bright day.

Guided Walks, Nature Buddies

Guided Walks - Upton Country Park

Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, UK

Monday 1st Jun 26 to Monday 30th Nov 26

Two women planting trees in a field

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Monday 1st Jun 26 to Monday 30th Nov 26

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

A group of walkers strolling through fields towards a gate in a high hedge

Monthly wellbeing walk, Nature Buddies

Weymouth Coastal Walks

Weymouth Beach, Esplanade, Weymouth, UK

Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 to Monday 30th Nov 26 10:00 - 13:00

Two women planting trees in a field

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 to Monday 30th Nov 26 10:00 - 13:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

Heritage, Events

Heritage Open Days Dorchester 2026

Sunday 13th Sep 26 to Sunday 20th Sep 26

Healthy Seas, Thriving Coast event poster featuring Dorset coastline imagery, expert talks, films and a live Q&A on the future of Dorset's seas in Swanage.

Partner event

Healthy Seas Thriving Coast

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage BH19 1AZ, UK

Friday 18th Sep 26 18:00

Illustrated event poster showing brightly coloured handmade fish and animal sculptures surrounding the title "The Bubbles and Squeaks River Parades". Events take place in Cerne Abbas on 26 September at 3pm and Powerstock on 17 October at 6pm.

Events

Bubbles and Squeaks River Parades

Saturday 26th Sep 26 15:00 Saturday 17th Oct 26 18:00

Three people stand beside a tractor and large agricultural machine outside a farm building, with trees and cloudy skies in the background.

Farming in Protected Landscapes

Compost Turner Demonstration Day

The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, Kimmeridge, Wareham BH20 5PE, UK

Tuesday 29th Sep 26 to Tuesday 29th Sep 26 10:30 - 14:30

Projects of discovery

two friends enjoying a rest during a hike

Connecting with nature

Nature Buddies Network

Boost your wellbeing through nature with a Nature Buddy

View over the Brit Valley in summer taken by Rosie Mathisen

Working with farmers

Farming and Forestry

Supporting farming and landowners to maximise benefits for wildlife and landscape, including Farming in Protected Landscapes programme

View_from_Abbotbury_hill

Outstanding landscapes

Landscape Planning and Assessment

Providing guidelines for landscape planning and management regarding the character and condition of the National Landscape.

Golden Cap From Charmouth

Connecting people to place

Tourism and Visitor Management

Find out what we do to help local people and visitors explore, understand and engage with the landscape.