Traditionally a town is any settlement which has received a charter of incorporation, more commonly known as a town charter, approved by the monarch. Every May Cattistock hosts a Dorset Knob throwing competition. The two main beaches are Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs. Population figures for cities and towns in England and Wales are based on the 2017 population estimates by the Office for National Statistics, while Scotland’s figures are from the ONS’s 2016 estimates and the figures for Northern Ireland are from the 2011 census. Tel: 01305 824044 Christchurch Harbour extends from Mudeford Spit (Sandbank) in the east to the convergence of the rivers Avon and Stour in the west. If you would like a shorter version, you can visit our 100 Largest Cities and Towns in the UK by Population article instead. External links. Watch the world go by or enjoy some sundowners next to the water. The stadium has also hosted the Speedway World Cup attracting over 7,000 spectators to the venue. Dorset only has one professional football team and that is AFC Bournemouth who play in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English football. Our friends at Ocenarocks provide 10 fantastic reasons why Dorset and the Jurassic Coast should be your top holiday destination for 2019. Home to a small fleet of commercial boats the harbour also provides a number of watersports activities in the peak visitor season. It is an important area for nature conservation and has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are plenty of different Christmas markets and events across the county and we have listed a few of our favourites below. Latest estimates put the population of Dorset at around 750,000 people meaning it’s the 20th most populated out of the 48 counties in the UK. From beautiful parishes steeped in history, to postcard-perfect towns nestled amongst some of the county’s most stunning countryside, there are plenty of places to explore. Almost the entire coastline of Dorset is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. There are lots of walking routes to enjoy with plenty of welcoming coastal towns and villages for refreshments along the way. The first column in the table below is the rank of the city or town within the UK, while the second column is the rank of the city or town within its own region or nation. We encourage everyone to enjoy the spectacular coastline and beaches in Dorset safely. With an abundance of picturesque towns and villages, your ideal home here in Dorset is just waiting to be discovered: The main quay is very busy with a mixture of crafts including fishing boats, yachts, powerboats and pleasure cruisers. Both the 18th century Guildhall and a medieval merchant’s house are museums. The A31 is a bypass road allowing people joining the county from the M27 to bypass towns in the south of the county. Most of the historic old town is clustered around the harbour area. The 18th century brought smuggling to the Dorset coastline with the coves and caves ideal for the smugglers' activities. South East England – the most populous region of the UK – unsurprisingly has the largest number of cities and towns in the top 1000, with 15.8% of the UK’s top 1000 settlements located in the South East. Most of the historic old town is clustered around the harbour area. Northampton is the largest town without city status. Changes to population structures have, however, led to explosions in non-traditional settlements that do not fall into traditional, bureaucratic definitions of 'towns'. Poole holds International Blue Flags for its beaches, which are cleaned and raked regularly during the season. Other local attractions include the Italian and Japanese gardens at Compton Acres. However, the unitary authority area of Torbay recognises the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland has just 2.7% and the North East has 5%. The large leisure complex at Tower Park has a ten screen cinema and there are numerous other entertainment venues in and around Poole. Home > United Kingdom > 1000 Largest Cities and Towns in the UK by Population. While every effort has been made to ensure the information provided on this website is accurate and reliable, The Geographist will not accept any liability for the accuracy of the information on this website. Tel: 01202 440200 Tel: 01202 795070 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 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.

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