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Abbotsbury Beaminster
Blandford Bournemouth
Bovington Bridport
Broadwindsor Chard
Charmouth Christchurch Corfe
Compton Abbas Dorchester
Gillingham Lyme Regis
Milton Abbas Poole
Portland Shaftesbury
Sherborne Sturminster Newton Swanage
Symondsbury Tolpuddle
Wareham Weymouth
Wimborne |
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| Abbotsbury |
| Abbotsbury Sub-tropical
Gardens, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Nr Dorchester Magnificent 18th Century walled garden with rare and exotic plant collections.
Tel: 01305 8711387 When you visit please mention
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| Abbotsbury Swannery, Sub Tropical Gardens & Tithe Barn,
Between Weymouth & Bridport On B3157 Road. Dorset. Tel: 01305871684
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Abbotsbury Swannery, New Abrn Road, Abbotsbury,
Weymouth, Dorset.
Tel: 01305871858 When
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Rural Bygones Museum, Tythe Barn,
Abbotsbury, Dorset When
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| Beaminster |
Working Woodlands , Hooke Park,
Beaminster, Dorset |
| Mapperton House and Gardens |
| Beaminster Museum, |
| UK llamas |
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| Blandford |
Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp,
off A350, Dorset 01258 482248 |
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| Bournemouth |
Bournemouth Expo, Christchurch Lane,
Bournemouth, Dorset Tel: 01202 293544 |
Russell-Coates Art Gallery and Museum
East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset.
Tel: 01202 451858 |
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| Bovington |
Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset.
Tel: 01929405096 When
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| Bridport |
Bridport Museum, Street,, Bridport,
Dorset Tel: 01308 422166 |
The Biscuit Bakery, Morcombelake, Bridport
Dorset. Tel: 01297489253 When
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| Bridport Leisure Centre |
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| Broadwindsor |
| Craft and Design Centre |
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| Chard |
Forde Abbey, Nr Chard 12th Century monastry of immense character and charm in acres of award winning gardens.
Tel: 01460 221290 |
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| Charmouth |
| Heritage Coast Centre |
| Christchurch |
| Red House Museum, Quay Road,, Christchurch,
Dorset Tel:01202 482860 |
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| Corfe Castle |
| Corfe Castle 01929 481294 |
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| Compton Abbas |
| Compton Abbas Airfield Dorset is nationally known as one of the most picturesque airfields in the UK.For those wishing to see the aviation side, many interesting vintage and historic aircraft are either based or visit the airfield on regular occasions. Some of the aircraft can sometimes be seen practising aerobatics, this often being the highlight of a family’s visit. You can even have a go at flying yourself! |
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| Dorchester |
Hardy's Cottage, Nr Dorchester Birthplace of the famous novelist, beautiful thatched cottage in heart of the Dorset countryside.
Tel: 01305 262366 |
| The Cerne Abbas Giant, Nr Dochester Visit the 180ft 'rude' Giant cut high and deep into the hillside above the village. |
Dorchester County Museum Dorsets biggest and best museum, mosaics, geology, natural history and lots more.
Tel: 01305 262735 |
Minterne Magna Gardens, Nr Dorchester 18th Century landscaped gardens with small lakes, cascades, streams, rare trees and shrubs.
Tel: 01300 341370 |
Mill House Cider Museum, Nr Dorchester 18th & 19th Century cider making equipment plus video shows and cider for sale of course!
Tel: 01305 852220 |
Athelhampton House, Nr Dorchester One of the finest 15th century houses in England with 20 acres of glorious walled gardens plus many attractions and facilities.
Tel: 01305 848363 |
Eldridge Pope & Co Plc, Dorchester Brewery
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester
Tel: 01305251251 When
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Dorchester Dinosaur Museum
Icen Way, Dorchester Enjoy a day out with the Dinosaurs, fun exhibition for all ages.
Tel: 01305 269880 When
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Dorchester Tutankhamun Exhibition Experience the excitement of the worlds greatest discovery of ancient treasure.
Tel: 01305 269571 |
| Dorset County Museum |
Mill House Cider Museum Owermoigne,
Dorchester, Dorset Tel:01305 852220 |
Old Crown Court & Cells, Stratton House
58 - 60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset. Tel: 01305252408 |
| The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and is now situated at Eastgate, corner of High East St & Salisbury St, Dorchester.
A visit to Teddy bear House is in
fact a visit to the home of Mr Edward Bear and his large
family of human-size teddy bears! In the picturesque town of Dorchester,
these unique bears live and work and would love you to come
and visit their charming house. Tel: 01305 266040. Website: |
| Terracotta Warriors |
| The Keep Military Museum, The Keep, Bridport Road,
Dorchester, Dorset Tel: 01305 264066 |
Tutankhamun Exhibition, High West Street
Dorchester, Dorset. Tel: 01305269571 |
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| Gillingham |
Gillingham Museum, Fields, Gillingham
01747 822173 Chantry When
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| Lyme Regis |
| The Cobb |
Dinosaur land, Coobe Street, Lyme Regis,
Dorset Tel: 01297 443541 When
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| Marine Aquarium |
Philpott Museum, Lyme Regis,Dorset
Tel: 01297 443370 When
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| Town Mill |
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| Milton Abbas |
Park Farm Museum, Milton Abbas, Dorset
01258 880704 When
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| Poole |
Brownsea Island, Poole Island and nature reserve with over 500 acres of heath, woodland and secluded beaches.
Tel: 01202 707744 |
Courtyard Centre Lytchett Minster,
Nr Poole , 01202 623423 |
Poole Pottery, The Quay, Poole,Dorset
Tel: 01202 666200 |
RNLI Museum, West Quay Road, Poole
Dorset. Tel: 01202 663000 When
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Waterfront & Scaplen's Court Museum
4 High Street,Poole, Dorset Tel:01202 683138
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| Portland |
| The Bill |
| Portland Castle Museum |
| Portland Bill Lighthouse, Nr Weymouth The site of two lighthouses and spectacular coastal scenery, lots to discover from walking the coastal path - put it on your list! |
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park Yates Corner,
Portland, Dorset Tel: 01305 821144 |
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| Shaftesbury |
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, Park Walk,
Shaftesbury, Dorset Tel: 01747 852910
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| Shaftesbury Local History Museum, Gold Hill,
Shaftesbury, Dorset Tel:01747 852910
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| Sherborne |
| The Abbey |
| The
Almshouse |
| Sherborne
Museum |
| Sherborne
Castle Built by Sir Walter
Raleigh in 1594 and set in 20 acres of glorious landscaped
gardens around a 50 acre lake, Sherborne Castle has been
home to the Digby family since 1617 and contains a fine
collection of pictures, porcelain and furniture |
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| Sturminster Newton |
| Sturminster Newton Mill and Museum Bath Road,
Sturminster Newton, .Dorset When
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| Symondsbury |
| Symondsbury
pottery offers you a range of vibrant contemporary hand made
ceramics. Visit our workshop in Dorset to find our tiles,
large bowls, vases and a full range of tableware. All work
available mail order When
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| Swanage |
Swanage Railway Enjoy a nostalgic stream train ride on the Purbeck line, with Exhibitions and refreshments.
Tel: 01929 425800 |
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| Tolpuddle |
Tolpuddle
Martyrs Museum
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, TUC Memorial Cottages,Tolpuddle,Nr Dorchester, Dorset Tel: 01305 848237 The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing
tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to
the foundation of modern day trade unionism. The museum has been re-designed into a modern,
informative, and educational exhibition, using interactive
touch screen displays new graphic panels telling the story
in text and images. When
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| Upwey |
| Upwey Wishing Well
Peaceful setting in water gardens in pretty village. Tel: 01305
814470 |
| Wareham |
| Athelhampton House and gardens dates from the 15th century. pphone 01305 848363
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Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham Village dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle, one of the most notable in England.
Tel: 01929 552740 |
World of Toys, Arne, Nr Wareham,
Dorset Tel: 01929 552018 |
| Hyde House Activity Centre, 122 Hyde, Wareham,
Dorset. Tel: 01292471205 When
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Lulworth Heritage Centre, Lulworth Estate
Wareham, Dorset. Tel: 01929400587
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| Monkey World Chimp Rescue Centre, Longthorns,
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset. Monkey World, Wareham Chimps, Orangutans, Lemurs, Gibbons - All breeds of monkeys at the rescue centre and pets corner and encounter.
Tel: 0800 456600 When
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The Royal Corps of Signals Museum, Blandford The National Museum of Army Communication, with lots of exhibits and displays.
Tel: 01258 482248 |
Tank Museum Bovington Camp, Wareham
Bovington Tank Museum, Nr Wareham One of the finest exhibitions of Tank warfare in the country.
Tel: 01929 463953 When
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Arne World of Toys, Nr Wareham Wareham Collection of unique and collectors toys and musical boxes.
Tel: 01929 552018 |
The home of Lawrence of Arabia (Clouds Hill), Wareham The cottage bought by 'Lawrence of Arabia' containing his furniture and personal artefacts, arranged exactly as he left them on the day he was killed.
Tel: 01929 405616 |
Furzebrook Blue Pool, Nr Wareham Famous beauty spot where the 'pool' varies in colour from vivid green to blue.
Tel: 01929 551408 |
Wareham Town Museum, East Street
Wareham. Tel: 01929553448 When
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| Weymouth |
| Sea Life Park & Marine
Sanctuary, Seals, Otters, & Pirarthas, youll find them all here.
Located at Lodmoor Country Park. Tel: 01305 761070 |
Park & Ride
From Lodmoor Country Park to the King’s Statue.
Operates April 30 — 2 May, May 28 — 3 June, July 2/3, 9/10, 16/17
and daily from July 23 2 September. Pirate Adventure Golf W —
Swashbuckling golf for all the family, located at Lodmoor Country
Park. Tel: 01305 781797 0 |
Weymouth Timewalk Journey
Journey back through time and discover the past. Fun for all the family.
Tel: 01305 777622 |
Bennetts Water Gardens,
Putton Lane
Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset. A superb natural collection of water
lilies.
Tel: 01305 785150n you visit please mention
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Discovery, Brewers Quay, Weymouth,
Dorset. Prepare to be taken aback at Weymouths premier visitor attraction and indoor village.
Tel: 01305 777622 When
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Diving Museum & Shipwreck Centre
9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth
Tel: 01305 760690 When
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Model World, Lodmoor Country Park
Weymouth. Tel: 01305781797 |
| Radipole Lake Swannery &
R.S.P.6. Nature Reserve. See wildlife at close quarters. Hides,
viewing areasplusvisitorcentre. Tel: 01305 7783130S. |
The Front Weymouth
Skatepark. Preston Beach
Road. Tel: 01305 771301 0 |
| Sea Life Park & Marine
Sanctuary Seals, Otters, youll find them all here. Located at
Lodmoor Country Park. Tel: 01305 761070 0 |
| Tudor House Furnished in
period style. Tel 01305 77971118123410 |
Weymouth Discovery Fun if you are 2-92 years old, things to press, turn and do.
Tel: 01305 789007 |
Weymouth Sea Life Park
Marine life displays and exotic tropical creatures, kids adventure land, something for everybody.
Tel: 01305 788255 |
Weytnouth Whitewater Rides
include Portland
coastline & Luiworth Cove. JbJ: 07899 892 317 |
Nothe Fort Museum Of Coastal Defence Northe Fort,
Barrack Road, Weymouth
Tel: 01305 766626 When
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Sea Life Centre, Lodmoor Country Park
Weymouth, Dorset. Tel: 01305761070 |
| Speedway Watch the
Weymouth Wildcats in action. Tel: 01303 769358 |
Upwey Water Mill, Upwey, Nr Weymouth,
Dorset. Upwey Wishing Well peaceful setting in water gardens in
pretty village. Tel: 01305 814470 |
Weymouth Museum Timewalk And Brewery Museum,
Brewer's Quay, Hope Square
Weymouth, Dorset. Tel: 01305777622
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Weymouth’s Peculiar Past
Group walking tours
(10+) Meet outside TIC. Tel: 01305 814506 |
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| Wimborne |
Wimborne Model Town Unique opportunity to discover the town as it was in the 50's but in miniature.
Tel: 01202 881924 |
The Priest's House Museum, Priest's House,
23-27 High Street, , Wimborne, Dorset
01202 882533 When
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Beaminster Blandford
Bournemouth Bovington
Bridport Broadwindsor
Charmouth Christchurch
Corfe Compton Abbas
Dorchester Gillingham
Lyme Regis Milton Abbas
Poole Portland
Shaftesbury Sherborne
Sturminster Newton Symondsbury
Tolpuddle Wareham
Weymouth Wimborne |
