DORSET has an abundance of picturesque towns and villages – but a new list has ranked the very best towns and villages for people to live in.
Muddy Stilettos has released its 2025 ranking, with each area voted for using an online poll and recommendations.
Sherborne has come out on top, with the picture postcard town boasting a strong selection of indie shops, restaurants and state of the art schools.
It is home to several Michelin-listed eateries – from a taste of the Mediterranean at The Green, and a more modern British approach at The Clockspire just outside of town.
Wimborne, described as a bustling town with pretty streets and independent shops, clinches second place while Mudeford comes in third.
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Shaftesbury just misses out on a podium spot, coming in fifth place. Muddy Stilettos describes it as sleepy hill top town nestled within the glorious Blackmore Vale, complete with indie shops, cafes and restaurants and one of the UK’s most iconic views at Gold Hill.
The 2025 top-10 best places to live in the Dorset category are:
- Sherborne
- Wimborne
- Mudeford
- Bridport
- Shaftesbury
- Corfe Castle
- Beaminster
- Westbourne
- Poundbury
- Cranborne
The list is part of Muddy Stilettos top 300 best places to live. Click here to view the full list.
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