Fun Facts Friday | Posted on March 12th, 2021 | return to news 5 fun facts about Poole Pottery Here are five fun facts about Poole Pottery:1 Poole Pottery was founded in 1873 when builder’s merchant and ironmonger, Jesse Carter, bought a run-down tile manufacturing company on the quayside. 2 Jesse Carter’s son Owen developed…
If you read our quirky facts about Dorset, you will know that seahorses live in the incredible seagrass habitat found on the seabed at Studland Bay. Seagrass is more important than you think and needs to be preserved as much as the rainforests.
Fun Facts Friday | Posted on February 26th, 2021 | return to news 5 quirky facts about Dorset 1 There is a red hot chilli pepper grown in Dorset. It’s called the Dorset Naga and ranks among the hottest in the world. Be warned when you use it. Cook it whole and remove before serving…
With its mix of coastline and beaches, extensive heathlands and rural farmland, Dorset is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Dorset has been inhabited for thousands of years. Many sites dotted around the county bear testimony to its rich and varied history.
It may still be winter but in Dorset the daffodils are poking their heads firmly out of the ground. Have you got one in bloom yet? If so, do post a picture on our Dorset View Facebook page for others to see.
5 facts about the Dorset coast1 Dorset has 142km (88 miles) of coastline, (excluding the shoreline of Poole harbour). 2 From east to west it starts at Highcliffe and ends at Lyme Regis. 3 Part of Dorset’s coastline forms the Jurassic Coast, which is a World Heritage Site. The Jurassic Coast is England’s only World…
