Title: Visit Dorchester: Best of Dorchester Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Dorchester

## Travel Guide

![Photo "Dorchester" by Margaret Clough (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/36da44d10028d43eccaa03853da7fdd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Dorchester

Things to do

- Dorchester Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Dorchester

![The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520200/520195/4d2de5db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames

High St, Dorchester-on-Thames Wallingford England

CA $123

CA $147 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Wallingford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (686 reviews)

Lovely location and rooms

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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pentahotel Reading

Oxford Road Reading England

Fully refundable

CA $97

CA $117 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Big rooms, great showers, friendly staff, awesome breakfast. Really a perfect hotel

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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The Store

1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England

CA $305

CA $366 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market ...

9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)

Wonderful staff, superb breakfast, only a few minutes to colleges and landmarks

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

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PREMIER SUITES Reading

Minster Court Reading England

Stay at this aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oracle and John Lewis Reading are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)

Excellent location . Pleasant staff. Clean but the room has a weird chemical smell . The bedroom is very small while the living area is unnecessarily big !! The lift was out order throughout our 9-day stay .

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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Noa Residence

200 Woodstock Road Oxford England

Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port ...

7/10 Good! (37 reviews)

It was good

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

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SACO Reading - Castle Crescent

2-12 Castle Crescent Reading England

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hexagon and Broad Street ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)

Clean apartment . Didn't communicate with staff . Sunny and spacious but must add lighting ( I had to buy a lamp to add some light at night ) . The dishwasher is not functional - it stained all the glasses and plates. The bed comfortable .

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

#### Dorchester Abbey

You can find out about the history of Dorchester-on-Thames with a stop at Dorchester Abbey. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Dorchester-Abbey-Wallingford.d6262506.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Thames Path

Explore the great outdoors at Thames Path, a lovely green space in Crowmarsh Gifford. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Thames-Path-Wallingford.d6273506.Vacation-Attraction)

#### The Ridgeway

You can take time to visit The Ridgeway during your travels to Moulsford on Thames. 

[](https://expedia.ca/The-Ridgeway-Wallingford.d644090073257111552.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Wallingford Museum

You can study the exhibits at Wallingford Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wallingford. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Wallingford-Museum-Wallingford.d553248621555971278.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary

See the exotic and native animals who live at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary during your trip to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. 

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#### Brightwell Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Brightwell Vineyard during your travels to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars. 

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### Things to do

![Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5308535/2ecff2bd-55f9-415c-b837-3c1a02e233ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oxford Castle and Prison: Guided Tour

CA $37

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oxford-castle-and-prison-guided-tour.a5308535.activity-details)

![Shared | Oxford University Punting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098858/c079d3cf-7325-43d1-96e6-8379937a93da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oxford University | Punting Tour

CA $46

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oxford-university-punting-tour.a5098858.activity-details)

![Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46153171/b0f4cfb9-2842-460b-8e5e-a4bb53550bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oxford University: Walking Tour By AlumniTM & New College

CA $37

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oxford-university-walking-tour-by-alumnitm-new-college.a46153171.activity-details)

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#### Luggage Storage in Oxford

CA $12

per adult

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![Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1084396/3c8fb0b3-b96e-42ae-bf3a-c28d6f6399a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

CA $55

per adult

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#### Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

CA $55

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

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## Cities near Dorchester

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### Abingdon

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### Warborough

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### Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

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### Little Wittenham

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