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Car Leasing Deals Dorset
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Dorset Leasing
Did You Know?The Jurassic Dorset coast was the first-ever natural site to make the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 2001. This is partly due to the rich fossil findings in the area, where perfectly preserved fossils can be found in the rock formations. Studland Bay in Dorset has the world’s largest seahorse-breeding colony in Great Britain and the beach was also the backdrop for Coldplay’s video of their hit song “Yellow”. Many authors have been inspired by the hidden gems and beauty that can be found in Dorset, one of them being Enid Blyton. Supposedly she loved to spend time here as a child, and those fond childhood memories were the source of inspiration for her famous book “Five”. Brownsea Island is a Dorset nature reserve, but is also acknowledged as the place that Scouting was started in 1907 by Lord Baden-Powell. it's probably most famous for its soaring limestone arch, Durdle Door, which is featured on many a postcard of the area. Nearby is the picture perfect horseshoe bay of Lulworth Cove which attracts visitors all year round due to its stunning setting and quaint village. The motto of the county is 'Who's Afear'd' meaning 'To be afraid'. There are thousands of buildings of historical significance in the county with over 1,500 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and 12,850 listed buildings including Portland Castle and Corfe Castle. The oldest post box in England can be found on the streets of Holwell, a quaint village in Dorset and is still in use today. Having been first put into action back in 1853. Badbury Rings dating back to 2200BC is believed to be one of the few settlements that belonged to the Durotridges – an ancient tribe who were amongst the first to live in Dorset
THE DORSET CAR LEASING SPECIALIST Smart Lease is a trading name of Leaseline Vehicle Management Ltd. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer, service or price without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. |
