Eggardon Hill TravelWise

In Traveler magazine’s November/December issue, Sir Richard Eyre writes about Eggardon Hill in Dorset, England—his personal place of a lifetime. “Any day of the year in any weather this hill can seem vast and mysterious and awesome, but in summer, sunlight hangs over it like a benediction.” Here, we offer the best links so you can book your entire trip to Dorset—online.

Listen to Sir Richard Eyre read his magazine essay.

Basics

Entering the United Kingdom
U.S. State Department
Information on entry requirements for U.S. travelers heading to the United Kingdom

Getting There
West Dorset
How to travel to West Dorset by car, train, airplane, or boat

Orbitz.com
Where to start to book your flight to England from anywhere in the world

Dorset County Council
Suggestion on the best ways to travel to Dorset—plus, a link to a locator map

Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
A direct link to the current time and date in nearby London

Making Telephone Calls
AT&T World Traveler
Information on country and city telephone codes for the United Kingdom—plus, a link to get dialing instructions

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel—United Kingdom Edition
The current weather conditions in nearby Yeovilton—plus, a 10-day outlook

Essentials

Where to Stay
West Dorset
Contacts and links for specific details on a variety of accommodations in West Dorset

The Dorset Page
A searchable database for information on accommodations in Dorset

How to Get Around
Expedia.com
Information on Britain’s public transportation system

Things to Do

Attractions
West Dorset
Information on must-see sights in West Dorest

Recreational Activities
West Dorset
Information on outdoor activities in Dorset that range from walking tours to fishing trips

Dorset County Council
What to do outdoors in Dorset county

Cultural Activities
West Dorset
A yearly calendar of events in West Dorset

Travel Resources

Media

Newspapers
Dorset News
A online newspaper, with information on local news and events

The London Times
The online edition of one of England’s major dailies

Magazines
Dorset Magazine
Offers articles on hiking, walking, and more in Dorset County

Books
Lonely Planet—England
Lonely Planet’s take on travel to England

Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to England

The British Internet Directory
Scroll to find a “top 100” list of books on Britain

Travel Guides

For More Information
The Dorset Page
An interactive map with useful details on each region—simply click on the region you’re traveling to and information will appear instantly

West Dorset
Information on West Dorset-area attractions, accommodations, events, and more

Dorset County Council
Information on Dorset-area transportation, activities, accommodations, news, attractions, and more

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