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| BLANDFORD FORUM Tourist Information Centre |
1
Greyhound Yard, Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BB Tel/Fax:
01258 454770 : Website:www.ruraldorset.com
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| BOURNEMOUTH Tourist Information Centre |
Westover
Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU Tel: 0906
802
0234 Fax: 01202 451743 Website: www.bournemouth.co.uk Map |
| BRIDPORT Tourist Information Centre |
32
South St, Bridport, DT6 3NQ Tel: 01308 424901 Fax: 01308
421060 Website: www.westdorset.com Map |
| CHRISTCHURCH Tourist Information Centre |
23
High St, Christchurch, BH23 1AZ Tel: 01202 471780 Fax:
01202
476816 Email: enquiries@christchurchtourism.info Website: www.resort-guide.co.uk/christchurch Map |
| DORCHESTER Tourist Information Centre |
Unit
11, Antelope Walk, Dorchester, DT1 1BE Tel: 01305 267992
Fax: 01305 266079 Website: www.westdorset.com Map |
| LYME REGIS Tourist Information Centre |
Church
St, Lyme Regis, DT7 3BS Tel: 01297 442138 Fax: 01297 444688 Website: www.lymeregistourism.co.uk Map |
| POOLE Tourist Information Centre |
Poole
High Street, Poole, Tel: 01202 253253, Fax:
01202 262684. E-mail: tourism@poole.gov.uk Website: http://www.pooletourism.com/ Map |
| SHAFTESBURY Tourist Information Centre |
8
Bell St, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE Tel: 01747 853514 Fax: 01747 850593 Email: shaftesburytic@north-dorset.gov.uk Website: www.ruraldorset.com Map |
| SHERBOURNE Tourist Information Centre |
3
Tilton Court, Digby St, Sherborne, DT9 3NL Tel: 01935 815341 Fax:
01935 817210 Website: www.westdorset.com Map |
| SWANAGE Tourist Information Centre |
The
White House, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB Tel: 01929 422885 Website: www.swanage.gov.uk Map |
| WIMBORNE MINSTER Tourist Information Centre |
Wimborne
Minster, . Tel: 01202 886116. Fax:
01202 841025. E-mail: wimborneTIC@eastdorsetdc.gov.uk Website:www.purbeck-dc.gov.uk Map |
| WAREHAM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE |
Trinity
Church, South
Street, Wareham, BH20 4LU Tel: 01929 552740 Fax: 01929 554491 Website:www.purbeck-dc.gov.uk Map |
| WEYMOUTH TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE |
The
King's Statue, The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7AN Tel: 01305 785747 Fax: 01305 788092 Website: www.weymouth.gov.uk Map |
| WIMBORNE
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE |
29
High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR Tel: 01202 886116 Fax: 01202 841025 Website: www.eastdorset.gov.uk/tourism Map |
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| ALICE
IN WONDERLAND THEME PARK Seven
acres of uniquely themed parkland, inspired by Lewis Caroll's timeless
and world famous stories Runaway Train Rollercoaster, Hilarious Water
Wars Catapults Exciting Yo-Yo Ride, Flying Elephants, Space Orbiter,
Giant Astroslide and much more Panto-style Storytime Alice Shop, indoor
Aztec Adventure Play Centre New rides for 2005
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Just follow the signs to
Bournemouth Airport - we're opposite! ALICE IN WONDERLAND PARK CLICK |
Tel/Fax 01202 483444. |
| ATHELHAMPTON
HOUSE & GARDENS An outstanding 15th Century
manor house, still a family home, containing fine furniture and
surrounded by extensive architectural gardens with pavilions,
fountains, topiary, plant collections and the River Piddle.
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Athelhampton,
Dorchester, DT2 7LG Off the main A35 (signposted) at Puddletown, near
Dorchester . March to October, Sunday to Thursday, 10.30am to
5pm. November to February, Sundays only, 10.30am to dusk
ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE CLICK |
Tel: 01305 848363 |
| BLUE
POOL & TEA HOUSE One
of Dorsets best loved attractions since 1935.Set north of the
Purbeck Hills between Wareham and Corfe Castle off the A351.The Blue Pool at
Furzebrook constantly varies in colour. Very fine
clay in suspension in the water diffacting light in different ways
producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise.Set in a deep
clay bowl steps lead down to the waters edge or up to
views of the Purbeck Hills, The Pool is surrounded by 25 acres of heath
woodland and gorse interlaced with sandy paths that seem to take
you
to another world.
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Furzebrook,
Wareham, BH20 5AT. BLUE POOL & TEA HOUSE CLICK |
Tel: 01929 551408. |
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APE HIGH WIRE ADVENTURE Go Ape! is
an extreme high wire forest adventure. Participants traverse through
the canopy, negotiating scramble nets, Tarzan swings and zip slides
some 35ft off the forest floor. Min age 10yrs, min height 1.4m. One
participating adult can supervise 5 under 18yr olds, including a
maximum of 3 under 16yr olds.
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Moors Valley,
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, nr Ringwood. BH24 2ET. GO APE CLICK |
Tel: 0870 444 5562 |
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AVIATION MUSEUM Our collection of
ex-military and civilian aircraft are unique because many of them still
fly. Effectively an operational base, public can view aircraft such as
Hunters, MIG17, Vampire, Jet Provost, BAC-111, Buccaneer and the
world’s last flying sea Vixen. Also on display is a romantic 1934
Dragon Rapide. Recent additions to the Museum include a stunning Sea
Fury and Lightning cockpit.
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Bournmouth International Airport,
Main Terminal Entrance ( follow road around) BH23 6SE Apr-Sep 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm) Oct – Mar 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm) BOURNEMOUTH AVIATION MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01202 580858 Fax: 01202 580858 |
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BREWERY
VISITOR CENTRE
The Visitor
Centre tells the story of Hall & Woodhouse through the ages and
offers a unique family day out. Devise your own beer recipes and view
the collection of brewery artefacts and old advertising materials.
Soak up the atmosphere of a working
brewery on our guided tours. View our collection of brewing artifacts.
Sample our ales and enjoy traditional pub fare in our unique restaurant.
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The Brewery,
Blandford St Mary, DT11 9LS The Brewery Visitor Centre is open from Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5.30pm. Brewery tours run at 11am & 2.30pm BREWERY VISITOR CENTRE CLICK |
Tel: 01258 452141 |
| BRILLIANT WEEKENDS IN
BOURNEMOUTH Stag Weekends, Hen Weekends, Activity Breaks, Corporate Weekends, Birthday Celebrations, Golf Weekends.
The south coast, sun, sea and sauce... What more could you want?! Well, perhaps a vibrant nightlife, great clubs and award-winning beaches would go down well, and fortunately Bournemouth can offer the lot! Fast becoming the fun capital of the UK, and with so many clubs and bars they're losing count, Bournemouth is a favourite destination for thousands of travellers every year. Whilst especially popular with Hen weekends, a range of activities is available to please any group's tastes and budget. |
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Brilliant Weekends Limited, Mardyke House, 18 Hotwell Road, BRISTOL, BS8 4UD Monday 8.30am - 6.30pm Tuesday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesday 8.30am - 6.30pm Thursday 8.30am - 6.30pm Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Saturday 10am - 3.00pm Sunday closed BOURNEMOUTH BRILLIANT WEEKENDS CLICK |
tel: 0870 75 85100 |
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BROADWINDSOR CRAFT
& DESIGN CENTRE Tastefully converted
farm complex, now home to eight
independent craft businesses, also large craft/gift shop, and a
delightful
restaurant.
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Broadwindsor, Dorset, DT8 3PX |
Tel :01308 868362 Fax : 01308 867328 |
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BROWNSEA
ISLAND
The island is
dramatically located at the entrance to Poole harbour, offering
spectacular views across to Studland and the Purbeck Hills. Its varied
and colourful history includes use as a coastguard station, Victorian
pottery, Edwardian country estate, daffodil farm and as a decoy to
protect Poole in the Second World War. Ideal for families to
explore.
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Poole, BH13
7EE Ferry: Half-hourly boat service (not NT) from Poole Quay and Sandbanks. Also service from Bournemouth and Swanage. Visitors can land from their own boats at W end of the island. Open 10-5 (October 10-4) See National Trust Map BROWNSEA ISLAND CLICK |
Tel: 01202 707744 |
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CERNE GIANT &
DORSET HILL FORTS
Badbury
Rings, Pilsdon Pen and Lambert's Castle are just three of the iron age
hill forts owned and managed by the National Trust in Dorset |
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Nr Crewkerne, West Dorset |
Tel :01985 843601 |
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Sea
Front, Charmouth, |
Tel :01297 560772 |
| CHETTLE
HOUSE A Queen Anne House
in
English Baroque Style, part of which is open to the public. Set in
beautiful
gardens with fine herbaceous borders and many interesting plants.
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Chettle, near
Blandford, DT11 8DB In the village of Chettle, off the A354 between Sixpenny Handley and Blandford Forum. First Sunday of each month from Easter to September, 11am to 5pm. Please telephone for Bank Holiday openings and special events. |
Tel: 01258 830858 |
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CLOUDS HILL
T. E. Lawrence
(‘Lawrence of Arabia’) bought this tiny isolated brick and tile cottage
in 1925. The austere rooms are much as he left them and reflect his
complex personality and close links with the Middle East. An exhibition
details Lawrence’s extraordinary life.
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Wareham, BH20
7NQ. 9ml
E of Dorchester, 1½ml E of Waddock crossroads (B3390), 4ml S of
A35
Poole-Dorchester road, 1ml N of Bovington Camp. Open 18 Mar–30 Oct 12–5
See National Trust CLOUDS HILL CLICK |
Tel: 01929 405616 |
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CORFE CASTLE
One of Britain’s most majestic
ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and
has been
an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror.
Defended
during the Civil War by the ardent and virtuous Lady Bankes, the castle
fell
to treachery from within, and was substantially destroyed afterwards by
the
Parliamentarians. Many fine Norman and Early English features remain. |
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The Square,Corfe
Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ On A351 Wareham-Swanage road.Open Daily
10-4 See National Trust Map
CORFE CASTLE CLICK |
Tel: 01929 481294 |
| CORFE CASTLE MODEL VILLAGE & GARDENS The Castle
destroyed by Cromwell's men in 1646, together with the church and
surrounding village, has been reconstructed in Purbeck stone to 1/20th
scale. It is set in a stunning old English garden, with an Enchanted
Woodland Walk. Working stocks and pillory are a feature.
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Open in high season
6 days
a week. Closed Fridays. School holidays seven days a week. Open low
season weekends only CORFE CASTLE MODEL VILLAGE CLICK |
Tel: 01929 481234. Fax: 01929 481234 |
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CAVALCADE OF
COSTUME MUSEUM
The Museum
presents displays selected from over 250 years of historical costume
and accessories, in a lovingly restored Georgian townhouse. Visitors
can enjoy new exhibitions each year and a friendly welcome in both the
museum and our popular tea room. Access to a resource room, by
appointment, is newly available for students of costume and fashion.
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Lime
Tree House, The Plocks ' Blandford Forum DT11 7AA
When
in Blandford Forum town centre, from the market place follow the one
way system up Salisbury Street. Take the right fork as the street
divides and turn immediately right into The Plocks. The museum is
apporximately 50 metres on the right. Open: Thursday to
Monday, Easter to September 11-5pm and October to Easter 11-4pm.Closed
mid December until mid February.
CAVALCADE OF COSTUMES CLICK |
Tel: 01258 453006 |
| CRANBORNE MANOR GARDENS Historic gardens
surrounding at 12th Century Manor House, divided by walls and hedges,
including a white garden, mount garden, a water and wild garden. There
is a magnificent display of spring bulbs and fine avenues of beech,
lime and yew.
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Cranborne,
Wimborne Minster, BH21 5PP In Cranborne off the B3078. Garden
Centre: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sundays 10am to 5pm
Gardens: Wednesdays only, March to the end
of September, 9am to 5pm. CRANBOURNE MANOR GARDENS CLICK |
Tel: 01725 517248 |
| DEANS
COURT GARDEN 13 peaceful acres of partly wild
gardens, with specimen trees, lawns, borders, a delightful herb garden,
kitchen garden with long serpentine wall, rose garden, peacocks and
beautiful monastery
fish pond.
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Wimborne Minster,
BH21 1EE In the centre of Wimborne Minster, off of East Street.
Open April 11th & 12th, May 2nd, 3rd, 23rd & 24th, August 29th
& 30th and September 12th. Sundays 2pm to 6pm and Mondays 10am to
6pm |
Tel: 01202 886116 |
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DINOSAURLAND FOSSIL
MUSEUM
The Jurassic rocks of Lyme Regis have been famous
for fossils since Mary Anning discovered the first Ichthyosaur in 1811.
This
museum features Jurassic fossils and dinosaurs, housed in the
magnificent
grade1 listed building.
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Coombe Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3PY |
Tel : 01297 443541 |
| DORSET
COUNTY MUSEUM Roman
mosaics, dinosaur footprints, Dorset wildlife and Thomas Hardy's study.
Free audioguide and lots of activities for children. See the story of
Maiden
Castle and walk on Roman mosaics in the atmospheric Victorian Hall.
Enjoy
"The story of Dorchester from 6000 years ago to today in the new
Dorchester
Gallery. 15 activities created for children.
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High West Street, Dorchester DT1
1XA Open 10am-5pm. 7 days a week July to September and Monday to Saturday during October to June. Up to 2 accompanied children free DORSET COUNTY MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01305 262735 |
| EDMONDSHAM HOUSE A fine Tudor
Manor
House with Georgian additions and an unusual octagonal Victorian dairy.
The
delightful walled garden has a herbaceous border and gives keen
gardeners
the opportunity to see organic gardening in practice.
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Edmondsham, Nr
Verwood, BH21 5RE In Edmondsham village, off the B3078, Wimborne
Minster to Cranborne road. Wednesdays, April and October, 2pm to
5pm and Easter Sunday & Monday, 2pm to 5pm |
Tel: 01725 517207 |
| FARMER PALMER'S FARM PARK Lamb & Goat
Feeding, Cow Event, Guinea Pig Handling, Straw Mountain, Wild Trailer
Ride, Woodland Walk, Pedal Tractors, Bouncy Castles, 2000 square metres
under cover, new indoor soft play zones and much more!
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4 miles from Poole in Organford
near Holton Heath. Clearly signposted from the A35 and A351. FARMER PALMER'S FARM PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01202 622022 |
| FARRS
LODGE Two gravel gardens, two bulb
lawns,
formal themed borders, natural pond and stream, Buddleia walk and
grasses
border, wild flower meadow, artist's studio and an old rifle range!
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Cowgrove,Wimborne Minster, BH21
4EL. Situated on Cowgrove Lane to the side of the Victoria Hospital in
Wimborne Minster.. Easter Monday (12th April) and Sundays, 2pm to
5pm. Please contact Wimborne Tourist Information Centre for further
details on (01202) 886116. |
Tel: 01202 885130 |
| WORLD
RENOWNED TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION Experience the
excitement of the world's greatest discovery of ancient treasure.
Tutankhamun's tomb, treasures, and mummified body are superbly
recreated in this spectacular
exhibitionthrough sight, sound and smell
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High West Street,
Dorchester. Open daily all year round TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION CLICK |
Tel: 01305 269571 |
| DINOSAUR
MUSEUM Fossils, skeletons, and life-size
reconstructions combine with hands on and multi-media displays to
reveal the thrilling world of dinosaurs. It's fun for all at Britain's
award winning museum.
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Icen Way, Dorchester. Open daily, all year round. DINOSAUR MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01305 269880 |
| THE
DORSET TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM From the earliest teddies to
today's TV favourites, they're all waiting to meet you at this
unmissable family
museum. Don't miss Edward Bear & his human-size family of teddy
bears
in Teddy Bear House.
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Antelope Walk, Dorchester Open daily all year round. DORSET TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01305 263200 |
| TERRACOTTA
WARRIOR EXHIBITION The
only museum outside China dedicated to the amazing Terracotta Warriors.
Unique life size museum replicas from China, costumes, armour and multi
media
displays
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High Street East, Dorchester Open daily TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION CLICK |
Tel: 01305 266040 |
| THOMAS HARDY CONNECTIONS These are Some of the useful
Connections to Thomas Hardy.Thomas Hardy died at Max Gate
in 1928.
He is buried in Westminster Abbey in London, though his heart was
removed and lies at Stinsford Church near Max Gate.
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HARDY'S
COTTAGE
Thomas Hardy was born in
1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage and from here he would walk
to school every day in Dorchester, three miles away. It was built by
his great-grandfather and is little altered since the family left. The
interior has been furnished by the NT (see also Max Gate). His early
novels Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding
Crowd were written
here. It has a charming cottage garden.
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Higher
Bockhampton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QJ 3ml NE of Dorchester, ½ml S
of A35. From Kingston Maurward roundabout follow signs to Stinsford and
Higher Bockhampton. Open 18 Mar–31 Oct 11–5 (except Tuesday &
Wednesday) See National Trust Map HARDY'S COTTAGE CLICK |
Tel: 01305 262366 |
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HARDY MONUMENT
The
monument was erected in 1844 in memory of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas
Masterman Hardy, Flag-Captain of HMS Victory at the Battle of
Trafalgar. It stands
on the crest of Black Down, from where there are glorious views across
the
Dorset countryside to the sea.
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Black Down,
Portesham From
the B3157 Weymouth-Bridport road, turn off at Portesham; the road
climbs steeply
to a car park signposted 'Hardy Monument'. Open Saturday &
Sunday
2 Apr–25 Sep 11–5. See National Trust Map HARDY'S MONUMENT CLICK |
Tel: 01297 561900 |
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LANE POTTERY Highly unusual mix of
woodfired garden planters in terracotta and glazed tableware. Old Dairy
courtyard with hundreds of intriguing pots in exclusive designs for a
wide variety of planting applications. Local clay refined at the
pottery - frostproof to -20 degrees Celsius.
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Hare Lane, Cranborne,
Wimborne Minster, BH215QT On the B3078 between Cranborne and Alderholt Daily 10am to 5pm, HARE LANE POTTERY CLICK |
01725 517700 |
| HONEYBROOK
COUNTRY PARK & HISTORIC WORRKING FARM MUSEUM Heavy horses, pure breeds, rare
buildings and nourishing gardens. Great fun for all ages indoors and
out. Restaurant, tearoom and picnic snacks, peaceful chalk stream,
river meadows and sixteen bridges.
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Wimborne, BH21
4JD. Tel: 01202 881120. Honeybrook is 2 miles from Wimborne on the B3078 Cranborne Road. Open from Mid March 10am to 4pm ( 6pm in the summer). HONEYBROOK COUNTRY PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01202 881120. |
| THE KEEP MILITARY MUSEUM OF DEVON & DORSET The Museum tells the remarkable
story of those who served in the Regiments of Devon and Dorset for over
300 years. Their courage, humour, traditions and sacrifice are brought
together in an exciting and colourful exhibition for visitors of all
ages. Computers, inter-active and creative displays enhance their
stories.
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Bridport Road, Dorchester
at 'Top
o' the Town Open Monday to Saturday, April to September 9.30am to 5.00pm. Sunday, July & August 10.00am to 4.00pm. Tuesday - Saturday, October to March 9.30am to 5.00pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing. KEEP MILITARY MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01305 264066 Fax:
01305 250373 |
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KINGSTON LACY
Kingston Lacy was
the home
of the Bankes family for over 300 years. All four floors are open to
visitors
and contain lavish interiors. The Edwardian laundry gives a fascinating
insight
into life below stairs 100 years ago.The gardens and
parkland open with flowering bulbs in the spring, then camellias,
azaleas and bluebells. Enjoy summer visits to the formal gardens with
floribunda roses, parterre, sunken garden, fernery and lovely hanging
baskets.
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Kingston Lacy,
Wimborne, BH214EA On the B3082 Wimborne to Blandford road, approximately one and a half miles from Wimborne.20th March to 31st October, Wednesday - Sunday (and Bank Holidays), 11am to 5pm. See National Trust Map KINGSTON LACY CLICK |
Tel: 01202 883402 |
| KINGSTON
MAURWARD GARDENS & ANIMAL PARK Kingston
Maurward has been described as both a 'Hidden Gem' and 'One of Dorset's
best kept secrets!'. Formal Edwardian garden with stunning ornamental
lake
in front of the 18th Century Mansion House. The Animal Park has a
collection of miniature Shetland Ponies, Donkeys, Rabbits & Guinea
Pigs
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Kingston Maurward is
signposted from the roundabout at the Eastern end of the Dorchester
bypass. Open daily from 5th January to 21st December 10am to 5.30pm. KINGSTON MAURWARD GARDENS CLICK |
Tel: 01305 215003 |
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KNOLL GARDENS NURSERY
Exciting collection
of grasses and perennials thrives within a mature framework of unusual
trees, shrubs, tumbling waterfalls and pools. Mediterranean style
gravel garden, 'Dragon' garden and exotic Summer garden. A nationally
acclaimed specialist nursery for grasses and perennials. A quality
experience.
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Stapehill Road,
Hampreston, Wimborne Minster, BH21 7ND Signposted off the A31 from
Canford Bottom roundabout, nr Wimborne.Wednesdays to Sundays, all year,
10am to 5pm (or dusk if earlier).Closed Christmas and New Year Holiday
periods KNOLL GARDENS CLICK |
Tel: 01202 873931 Fax: 01202 870842 |
| LULWORTH CASTLE PARK A 17th Century
Castle set in extensive parkland. Discover the fascinating history, see
what life was like in days gone by, climb the tower and visit the
children's activity room. Take the woodland walk to the animal farm and
adventure play area.
Relax in the Stable Café and browse in the Courtyard Shop
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5 miles west of
Wareham. Follow brown signs from A352 Open Sunday to Friday, Summer 10.30am to 6pm. Winter 10.30am to 4pm (last admission 1 hour before closing). Closed Saturdays and 24th and 25th of December LULWORTH CASTLE PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01929 400352 |
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Fully restored historic watermill in the heart of
Lyme. Working mill with exhibition displays, art gallery, craft
workshops, cafe restaurant and 18th century walled gardens.
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Lyme Regis |
Tel :01297 443579 |
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MAX GATE
Thomas
Hardy designed and lived in this house from 1885 till his death in
1928. Here he wrote Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure
and The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as much of his poetry.
The house contains several pieces of his furniture.
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Alington Avenue,
Dorchester, DT1 2AA 1ml E of Dorchester. From Dorchester follow A352
Wareham road to
roundabout named Max Gate (at junction of A35 Dorchester bypass). Turn
left
and left again into cul-de-sac outside the house. Open 20 Mar–28 Sep
2–5
Monday, Wednesday & Sunday See National
Trust
Map MAX GATE CLICK |
Tel: 01305 262538 |
| MILTON ABBEY CHURCH
Magnificent Benedictine Abbey of the 14th & 15th century, in a parkland setting. A former Monastery and Abbey until 1539 when it became the parish church until 1770. It was then the private chapel for the Lords of the Manor and in 1954 became the Milton Abbey School Chapel. |
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Milton Abbas, Blandford Open: Daily, except the last Saturday in May, 10-5.30pm |
Tel: 01258 880215 |
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is housed in a magnificent idiosyncratic
historic building of true architectural splendor. It
was built in 1900 by Thomas Philpot and has recently been
completely renovated. It stands next to Lyme's magnificent
Guildhall. Both buildings are worth, in themselves, a
visit. The history of Lyme Regis
unveiled.
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Lyme Regis |
Tel :01927 |
| PORTLAND
CASTLE One of Henry VIII's
finest coastal fortresses. 450 years of history, from Tudor stronghold
to WWII signals base and D-Day embarkation point. Great season of
special events. Civil Wedding venue. Explore the new contemporary
heritage Governor's garden.
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Portland, DT5 1AZ. Open: April to October, daily from 10am. Closing: April to June 5pm. July to August 6pm. September 5pm. October 4pm. PORTLAND CASTLE CLICK |
Tel: 01305 820539 Fax:
01305 860853 |
| POUNDBURY The
Poundbury Community is a new urban development of Houses, Cottages,
Shops & Light Industry, designed for the Prince of Wales by
Architect Leon
Krier on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England.
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Poundbury
is on
A35 East from Axminster & West of Dorchester |
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PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDEN
Award winning
museum set in an historic 16th Century town house, retaining many
original features. A variety of fascinating displays and exhibitions,
working Victorian Kitchen and charming walled garden with tea room.
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23-27 High Street,
Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR Located in the centre of Wimborne
Minster in the
High Street, next to the Tourist Information Centre. 1st April to 31st
October, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm. PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM CLICK |
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| PUTLAKE ADVENTURE FARM Visitors are
encouraged to explore and make contact with a variety of friendly
animals. You can bottle feed the lambs and goats and at 4pm have a go
at the hand milking. There are
indoor and outdoor picnic and play areas, gift shop, tearoom, new walk
through
aviary, pony rides and trailer rides. We have 8600 sq. ft. under cover.
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Langton
Maltrevers, Nr Swanage Open 11am to 6pm. School Holiday 10am to 6pm daily. Open Half Term week in February then weekends until March 28th, then every day until 31st October, weekends November and December PUTLAKE ADVENTURE FARM CLICK |
Tel: 01929 422 917 |
| ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM Discover
the Science and Technology of Communications with hands on experiments
and interactive devices. See your voice, Crack Codes, Invent a Spy
Gadget or experience how Secret Agents were trained. Also featuring
many Children's Adventure and Trails,
all participants win a prize.
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The Royal Signals
Museum, Blandford Camp, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8RH Open Monday to Friday (all year) 10am to 5pm. Saturdays and Sundays (February to October 30th) 10am to 4pm. ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01258 482
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| SHAFTESBURY ABBEY King
Alfred
founded this Abbey in AD 888. It was destined to become the wealthiest
in
the country and the model for all other Royal nunneries. The
foundations
of the Abbey church and the massive ramparts on Gold Hill are all that
remain
of the original building.
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Park Walk, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JR Open: 25 March to 31 October, 10-5pm. SHAFTESBURY ABBEY CLICK |
Tel: 01747 852910 |
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Built by Sir walter Raleigh in 1594. It has been
the
. Capability Brown Lake,wonderful gardens and wildlife
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Sherborne,
Dorset DT9 3PY |
Tel: 01935 813182 |
| STAPEHILL ABBEY CRAFTS & GARDENS See magnificent
award winning gardens, 19th century buildings with nuns chapel and
cloister garden. Working crafts people and a 12,000 sq.ft. museum
depicting life in bygone days. Licensed coffee shop, Gift shop, and
plant sales
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276
Wimborne Road
West, Stapehill, Nr Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 2EB off the A31 between Wimborne and Ferndown Open daily from 10am to 5pm Easter to end of September. Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm October to Easter. Closed Christmas Holidays to the end of January STAPEHILL ABBEY CLICK |
Tel: 01202 861686 |
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STURMINSTER
NEWTON MILL
Set in the
heart of Thomas Hardy’s Wessex this most picturesque of mills is
maintained in
full working order. It was last rebuilt about 1650 and is powered,
unusually,
by a 100-year old water turbine.
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Sturminster Newton Open: Easter to End of September, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 11-5pm. |
Tel: 01747 854355 |
| SWANAGE RAILWAY Travel on Dorset's Award
Winning steam railway and enjoy the unique views of the imposing ruins
of Corfe Castle.
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Swanage Railway
Co. Ltd, Station House, Swanage, BH19 1HB Park and Ride open all year round at Norden, just north of Corfe Castle. SWANAGE RAILWAY CLICK |
Tel: 01929 425800 |
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A
series of Interactive stands. All new tanks in action display. The
trench... tanks on the Somme
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Bovington,Dorset |
Tel: 01929 405096 |
| WALFORD
MILL CRAFT CENTRE A converted mill
¼ mile north of Wimborne in a quiet riverside setting. At the
Centre are a
Crafts Council selected shop and exhibition gallery, featuring the best
in
contemporary British design including textiles, ceramics, glass and
metalwork.
There are also silk weaving, stained glass, jewellery and machine
embroidery
workshops and a wide variety of art and craft courses and events.
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Stone Lane,
Wimborne Minster, BH21 1NL From the centre of Wimborne Minster, take the Cranborne Road (B3078), the mill is signed from the Stone Lane traffic lights, just before leaving the town. Daily 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12 noon to 5pm (closed on Mondays from January to March) WALFORD MILL CRAFT CENTRE |
Tel:01202
841400 |
| WATERFRONT MUSEUM The Waterfront
Museum tells of historic Poole. Incorporating Poole Local History
Centre it is the place to learn about Poole and it's people. Hear the
smuggler's tale, visit the pharmacy, learn about the Studland Bay wreck
and more.
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4 High Street,
Poole BH15 1BW Museum open 7 days a week POOLE WATERFRONT MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01202 262600 |
| WEYMOUTH SEALIFE PARK & MARINE
SANCTUARY A unique mix of
indoor and aoutdoor attractions set in seven acres makes a great family
day out. The park offers a day of fun and amazement bringing you face
to face with penguins, seals, sharks, otters and so much more. New for
2005 kids are guaranteed a whole days fun and laughter in the Splash
Lagoon and all new interactive Shark Academy
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Lodmoor Country
Park, Weymouth, DT4 7S WEYMOUTH SEALIFE PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01305 76107 |
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WHITE
MILL Learn about the history of
milling in this charming, restored 1776 corn mill on the picturesque
River Stour, close to Dorset's oldest bridge.
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Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne
Minster. Between the villages of Shapwick and Sturminster Marshall on
the River Stour.Easter - end of October, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank
Holidays only, 12 noon to 5pm.
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Tel: 01258 858051 |
| WIMBORNE
MARKET The largest open and
covered
market in the south of England. Grand covered bazaar with 400 pitches
selling
antiques, bric-a-brac, collectables, crafts and gifts, plus large
outside
traditional stall market selling a wide variety of fresh produce,
plants,
clothing, household goods, etc.
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Station Road/New
Borough, Wimborne Minster Market every Friday morning 8am-2pm (including the Popular Farmers' Market) Saturday 8am-1pm (Flea Market and Outside Car Boot Sale) Sunday 9am-4pm (Massive covered and open market) WIMBORNE MARKET CLICK |
01202 841212 |
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WIMBORNE
MINSTER Historic,
mainly Norman, minster church. See the unique Chained Library founded
in
1686. There is much else of interest, including an Astronomical Clock
and
the Quarterjack on the West Tower, who strikes the quarter hours on his
bells.
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Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HT In
the centre of Wimborne Minster. Open daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (subject to services).Open to 4pm in January and February. WIMBORNE MINSTER CLICK |
Tel: 01202 884753 |
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