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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
Set on the site of Saxons England's foremost Benedictine nunnery the Abbey was the source of Shaftesbury's prosperity. Now the site of walled gardens and museum amongst the remains of the abbey
Wimborne Minster
Website of St Cuthburga, Winborne Minster
Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
The local history of Lyme Regis represented by maritime and domestic objects, and illustrated by painting, prints and photographs.
Compton Acres
Ten acres of beautiful gardens, shops, restaurants, a delicatessen and regular events. Open 7 days a week.
Highcliffe Castle
A 19th century Grade I listed building, built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay. 5 partially restored staterooms housing a visitor centre and gallery featuring a changing programme of exhibitions. Guided tours…
Bennetts Water Gardens
An 8 acre site of ponds & lakes, plants, native trees, wild plants and flowers. Attractions include The Museum, Tropical House, Extensive Plant Centre and Monet Tearooms.
The Nothe Fort
This Forte forms part of the defensives of Portland Harbour, a man-made enclosure of the old sheltered anchorage of Portland Roads. Facinating displays, a large collection of artefacts and magnificent…
Weymouth Sea Life Park & Marine Sanctuary
One of a network of marine life aquariums stretching across Europe. Key attractions include otter, seal & penguin sanctuaries, tropical shark nursery, splash lagoon and pirate mini golf.
Swanage Pier Trust
Recently restored Victorian Pier located at the Southern area of Swanage Bay
Swanage Railway
Dorset's premier standard gauge preserved steam railway. Operates between Swanage and Norden, through the Isle of Purbeck.
Dorset Tourist Attractions
- Castles
- Family days out
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Industrial heritage
- Maritime
- Military
- Museums & galleries
- Natural
- Railways
- Wildlife
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