Dorchester is a large country town with Roman origins. Remains of the original Roman wall and a Roman house can still be seen today. Overlooking the town is Maiden Castle, the largest of the many Iron Age hill forts scattered across the Dorset landscape. There are lots of shops within the town centre and a street market is held on a Wednesday.
For further information on Dorchester either visit http://www.visit-dorchester.co.uk or call the Tourist Information Centre on 01305 267 992.