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About Us
This is perhaps one of Eldridge Pope’s best known inns located in the heart of the county’s capital town. Dorchester is an historic market town best known for it’s links with Thomas Hardy and his novel ‘The Major of Casterbridge’. The Junction Hotel retains it’s appearance of a traditional old coaching inn but step inside and you’llquickly discover it has a charm that appeals to everyone, with 6 comfortable en-suiterooms to offer.
Enjoy the ambience and atmosphere of Dorchester itself with it’s famous open and
covered market on a Wednesday. Other attractions include the Dinosaur Museum,
Roman Town House and Thomas Hardy Cottage.
Food & Drink
There is plenty of opportunity to find a cosy corner and enjoy one of the meals from either the main menu, bar snack menu or the Daily Specials Board. Whatever time of day you pop into the Junction, there’s plenty of atmosphere as customers tuck into the fine food or sample a selection of the superb choice of cask ales, beers, lagers, wines & soft drinks.
Great Ideas For Days Out
Most people who visit Dorchester simply love to enjoy the ambience and
superb atmosphere of the county town itself but there’s plenty to do close by. One of the attractions is the famous open and covered market on Wednesday. There’s the Thomas Hardy Hall, Thomas Hardy Cottage and the giant fort just outside the town dating from 3000BC. With an ampitheatre skillfully adapted from a native earthworks where Thomas Hardy was born in 1840. Other attractions include the Dinosaur Museum, Roman Town House, Dorset County Museum, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Old Crown Court and Cells.
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Other Places To Visit
* Jurassic Coast
* The New Forest
* Weymouth Sealife Centre
* Easy access from Weymouth by ferry to Channel Islands
* Maiden Castle
* Salisbury
* Thomas Hardy Cottage
* Bournemouth.
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