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Broadchurch & Casterbridge g
WHEN: Departures from across the UK from June through to September.
Thomas Hardy’s novels were inspired by Dorset, and Dorchester is still very much the famous CasterbridgeC of TV fame.
Shearings Holidays runs an eight day/seven night break exploring the stunning countryside and attractions of Thomas Hardy country.
It visits Charmouth, Dorchester and West Bay, pictured left, now famous as the setting for ITV’s crime drama Broadchurch, starring David TennantT and Olivia Colman.
The tour also visits Bennetts Water Gardens, famed for its water lilies. COST: From £474 staying at the Bay Royal Weymouth Hotel. shearings.com, 0844 209 7143.