The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight is the ultimate travel guide to these beautiful and diverse regions of southern England. With detailed coverage of all the top attractions, you'll discover the hidden gems of the New Forest and South Downs National Parks, and find the best beaches on the Isle of Wight and along the stunning south coast, which includes the famous Jurassic Coast. The guide features practical advice on what to see and do, with up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight also includes detailed walks and cycling routes, historical information and the lowdown on the best places to sample local food and drink. Explore every corner of the regions with easy-to-use colour maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight.

Author Biography

Amanda Tomlin is a freelance author and editor based in the United Kingdom. In 1991 she earned a post-graduate diploma in journalism from the London School of Printing. She has more than 22 years of experience and has edited scores of Rough Guides on various cities and countries. Tomlin also writes for Cool Places and coolcamping.com. Matthew Hancock is a freelance journalist writing regularly for national newspapers, mostly on Portugal, including The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent, and High Life (British Airways' in-flight magazine). Hancock is also the author of Rough Guide Directions: Madeira, Lisbon, and the Algarve. He is the coauthor of The Rough Guide to Portugal.