Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about
Facts About Dorset
1. Dorset is home to the oldest post box in England!
Commissioned many years ago in 1853, this famous post box is actually still in use today and can be found in the quaint village of Holwell. You’ll also find that it still bears the initials of Queen Victoria inscribed in its casing!
2. Dorset is the backdrop of many famous music videos
Eagle-eyed music lovers can spot the Dorset countryside in music videos like ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay, and ‘Shout’ by Tears for Fears.
3. Dorset’s Golden Cap is the highest point on the South Coast of Great Britain
At 191 meters (672 ft) above sea level, it is not for the faint-hearted! Follow our 4-mile walking route up and over Golden Cap for some of the best views in Dorset.
4. Bournemouth serves over 2,000 ice creams a day!
It is certainly a popular seaside spot that sees thousands of visitors every year – so it makes sense that thousands of ice creams are served up on Bournemouth Beach every day.
5. Dorset’s Jurassic Coast was the first ever site to make the UNESCO World Heritage list
The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England’s first (and only) natural World Heritage Site.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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