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Historic Houses
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…
Sherborne Castle
Built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh. Set in 40 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds.
Mapperton House and Gardens
A romantic valley garden surrounding an Elizabethan manor house with church, stable block, coach house, dovecote and courtyard. The Garden and Church are open for visitors from March - October and the…
Kingston Russell
Large 17th century manor house and gardens originally the seat of the Russell family
Forde Abbey
Former Cistercian monastery, now a privately owned house set in 30 acres of gardens
Clouds Hill
Isolated cottage that was the home to T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia'). It was donated to the National Trust after Lawrence's death and is now a museum, dedicated to Lawrence.
Roman Town House
4th century Roman villa discovered during excavations in the 1930s.
Dorset Tourist Attractions
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