From the rural West of the Constituency to the bustling conurbations of the historic market towns of Wareham, Wimborne and North Poole, MD&NP is a hugely varied constituency that is geographically at the heart of the County. With significant parts of Poole Harbour being within the constituency and with Wareham’s long historic links to waterborne trade, Mid Dorset and North Poole has...
Defined by its exceptional natural beauty, both coastal and inland, West Dorset retains a rural charm that is quite unique to the constituency. The market towns of Bridport, Sherborne and the County Town of Dorchester are the inland urban focal points, with Lyme Regis, and its famous Cobb, being the major coastal conurbation in the very West of the County. The Constituency is home to a very...
Defined by the Internationally important UNESCO World Heritage Coast, South Dorset is described by many as the most beautiful constituency in England. From the Harbour towns of Weymouth and Portland in the West to the tranquil Purbeck seaside town of Swanage in the East, South Dorset is endowed with some of the finest coastline in the Country with the notable, and much-photographed, geological...
Picturesque historic market towns, thatched cottages and quaint pubs dot this most rural of constituencies. From the sweeping chalk downlands of Cranbourne Chase to the patchwork of hedgerow-framed fields of the Blackmore Vale, North Dorset is the embodiment of Hardy’s Wessex. The towns of Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and Blandford form the major conurbations of the...
Bournemouth, Dorset’s largest town, is a thriving seaside destination on England’s stunning south coast. Famous for its golden beaches, iconic pier, Victorian architecture, vibrant arts scene, and the bustling BIC, Bournemouth is home to two parliamentary constituencies: Bournemouth East and Bournemouth West. The town blends rich history with modern vitality, drawing visitors and residents alike...
The bustling Coastal constituency of Poole has a long-standing maritime history dating back as far as the Roman era when it was an important hub for international trade. Nowadays, Poole’s famous stretch of beach at Sandbanks attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to enjoy the renowned blue flag beaches. The constituency is home to the RNLI headquarters as well as proudly hosting...