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Abbotsbury Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 westcountrylinks.co.uk
Abbotsbury Swannery, Sub Tropical Gardens & Tithe Barn, Between Weymouth & Bridport On B3157 Road. Dorset. Tel: 01305871684   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Abbotsbury Swannery, New Abrn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset.
Tel: 01305871858  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Rural Bygones Museum, Tythe Barn,
Abbotsbury, Dorset  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Beaminster Holiday Attractions Dorset
Working Woodlands , Hooke Park,
Beaminster, Dorset
Mapperton House and Gardens
Beaminster Museum,
UK llamas
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Blandford Holiday Attractions Dorset
Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp,
off A350, Dorset 01258 482248
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Bournemouth Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 Holiday Attractions Dorset
Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset.
Tel: 01929405096   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Bramble Hayes Holiday Attractions Dorset
Bridport Holiday Attractions Dorset
Bridport Museum, Street,, Bridport,
Dorset  Tel: 01308 422166 
The Biscuit Bakery, Morcombelake, Bridport
Dorset. Tel: 01297489253  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Bridport Leisure Centre
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Broadwindsor Holiday Attractions Dorset
Craft and Design Centre
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Chard Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 Holiday Attractions Dorset
Heritage Coast Centre
Christchurch Holiday Attractions Dorset
Heritage Coast Centre Christchurch
Red House Museum, Quay Road,, Christchurch, Dorset Tel:01202 482860
Snowtrax, Matchams Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AW
Description: Skiing and snowboarding tuition for adults and children. Bar and restaurant, birthday parties catered for. New Alpine Adventure Park with aerial skyway, trampolines, climbing wall, slides, alpine fort and play area. Telephone: 01202 499155
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Corfe Castle Holiday Attractions Dorset
Corfe Castle 01929 481294 
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Compton Abbas Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Dorchester Dinosaur Museum  Icen Way, Dorchester Enjoy a day out with the Dinosaurs, fun exhibition for all ages. 
Tel: 01305 269880    When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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 Holiday Attractions Dorset
Gillingham Museum, Fields, Gillingham
01747 822173 Chantry   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Lyme Regis Holiday Attractions Dorset
The Cobb
Dinosaur land, Coobe Street, Lyme Regis,
Dorset Tel: 01297 443541   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Marine Aquarium
Philpott Museum, Lyme Regis,Dorset
Tel: 01297 443370  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Town Mill
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Milton Abbas Holiday Attractions Dorset
Park Farm Museum, Milton Abbas, Dorset
01258 880704   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Poole Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Waterfront & Scaplen's Court Museum
4 High Street,Poole, Dorset Tel:01202 683138   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Portland Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 Holiday Attractions Dorset
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, Park Walk, 
Shaftesbury, Dorset Tel: 01747 852910   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Shaftesbury Local History Museum, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset Tel:01747 852910   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Sherborne Holiday Attractions Dorset
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  Holiday Attractions Dorset
Sturminster Newton Mill and Museum Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, .Dorset  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Symondsbury Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Swanage Holiday Attractions Dorset
Swanage Railway Enjoy a nostalgic stream train ride on the Purbeck line, with Exhibitions and refreshments.
Tel: 01929 425800 
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Tolpuddle Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Upwey Holiday Attractions Dorset
Upwey Wishing Well Peaceful setting in water gardens in pretty village. Tel: 01305 814470
Wareham Holiday Attractions Dorset
Athelhampton House and gardens dates from the 15th century. pphone 01305 848363  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Lulworth Heritage Centre, Lulworth Estate
Wareham, Dorset. Tel: 01929400587   When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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Weymouth Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 westcountrylinks.co.uk
Discovery, Brewers Quay, Weymouth,
Dorset. Prepare to be taken aback at Weymouths premier visitor attraction and indoor village. 
Tel: 01305 777622    When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Diving Museum & Shipwreck Centre
9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth
Tel: 01305 760690  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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: 0871 423 2110 
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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  When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
Weymouth’s Peculiar Past Group walking tours
(10+) Meet outside TIC. Tel: 01305 814506
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Wimborne Holiday Attractions Dorset
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 you visit please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk
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