About Total Guide to Dorset

Discover the Best of Dorset

At Total Guide to Dorset, we're all about shining a spotlight on local gems from hidden coastal walks to family-friendly events so you can get the most out of life in our wonderful county.

Whether you’re looking for the best Sunday Lunch in town, to promote your business to a local and engaged audience, or you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered!

Our aim is simple, to bring you the best of Dorset in one easy to use place. 

On TGtD you’ll find:

• The Best Places to Eat & Drink
• Family Days Out & Things to Do
• The Latest Shops, Restaurants & Bars
• Exclusive Local Offers
• Fantastic Competitions
• A Packed Events Calendar
• The Latest Business News, Help & Advice
• Interviews with your Favourite Celebrities & Business Leaders
• Interactive Snapped Galleries
• The Latest Sporting News, Fixtures & Results
• Weddings, Hair & Beauty, and Fashion Features

To make sure you don't miss a thing, you can follow us on our Facebook and Twitter, and we’ll even keep you up to date with our dedicated monthly Email Newsletter which includes all the latest news, competitions, events and more delivered straight to your inbox.

TGtD is the only place where local individuals and groups can engage with each other in a number of innovative ways, and most importantly, registration is completely free!

As well as showcasing Dorset's best bits to our readers. It’s our aim to create and share a range of engaging features, topical interviews and exclusive competitions. Although we have loads of ideas ourselves, if there’s anything that you’d love to see on the site, don’t hesitate to drop us a line.

There’s no excuse not to join us and start enjoying all this and much more from Total Guide to Dorset.

Reach Thousands of Dorset Residents Every Month

Total Guide to Dorset is part of the wider Total Guide network, connecting local businesses with engaged audiences through trusted content, social media, email marketing, newsletters and digital campaigns.

Whether you're looking to promote an event, increase footfall, launch a new product or build awareness for your business, our audience provides a powerful platform to connect with local people across Dorset and beyond.

Through our website, social media channels, email newsletters, competitions and content campaigns, we help businesses connect with highly engaged local audiences across Dorset.

Work With Total Guide to Dorset

Whether you're launching a new business, promoting an event, recruiting staff or looking to reach more local customers, Total Guide to Dorset offers a range of advertising, content, social media and digital marketing opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Our services include sponsored content, social media campaigns, competitions, email marketing, video content, business features, event promotion and digital advertising. We help Dorset organisations connect with engaged local audiences and generate real awareness, enquiries and sales.

Ready to reach more customers across Dorset?

• Call 07814 080119 for a discovery call
• Check Out Our Media Pack

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Meet Our Founder

Meet Liz Hutchings, Founder of Total Guide to Dorset and your first point of contact for advertising, partnerships and business growth opportunities.

      Connect with Liz at Liz@totalguideto.com                             

Meet Liz Hutchings, our founder and creative force, winner of the 2025 South West Female Entrepreneur award who’s passionate about connecting local businesses and community life.

Have a question, an idea, or want to promote your Dorset business? We’re all ears. Contact Liz directly, we’d love to help you grow.

Why Dorset Businesses Trust Us

Don't just take our word for it see how we've helped Dorset businesses and event organisers increase awareness, engagement and reach through our website, social media and email marketing.

"The Total team are amazing Absolutely love working with them, nothing is too much trouble and they're all fantastic personalities across the team." Cat from Diverse Abilities

"I have started working with Total Guide to Dorset this year and they are amazing. Regular communication and do lots of promotions on our services and trips (City Cruises in Poole). So easy to work with and the prompts are extremely useful. Great value for money and very happy with everything they do for us. Thank you!!!" Helen Bull from Coastal Cruises

"Love your proactivity, it really helps those of us who are perhaps reluctant to blow our own trumpets. Keep up the good work." Chris Wilkinson from Expert HR Solutions

With dozens of 5-star reviews from businesses across Dorset and beyond, we're proud to help organisations increase their visibility, reach new customers and grow their brands. Read our latest reviews on Trustpilot and Google Reviews.

Ready to reach more customers across Dorset?

Contact Liz today to discuss advertising, content partnerships, event promotion and digital marketing opportunities with Total Guide to Dorset.