Riverside Lodge is situated in a quiet area of Fordington, once a satellite village of the ancient Roman town of Dorchester in West Dorset.

Fordington
Just a few minutes walk away is Fordington Green with its 18th century church, a general store and a fish and chip shop. A local pub, a park and playing fields are situated nearby.

Dorchester
From Riverside Lodge you can take a seven minute riverside walk to Dorchester town centre. The many attractions include an ancient amphitheatre and hill fort, several exceptional museums, a bustling Wednesday market and many excellent cafes and restaurants.

Weymouth & Portland
Regular buses and trains are just a short walk away from Riverside Lodge to visit Weymouth and Portland which are part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES 2012
2012 promises to be an exciting year for Dorset; Weymouth & Portland will be hosting the sailing events during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sailing events. The county will also be playing a full part in the UK's biggest ever festival, the Cultural Olympiad. So as well as its stunning landscapes, delicious food and drink and fascinating heritage and attractions, there are even more reasons to visit Dorset than usual. Full information is on www.dorsetforyou.com/london2012.