The Dinosaur Museum
Britain's only museum solely devoted to dinosaurs. Fossils, skeletons and life sized reconstructions, combined with audiovisual and hands-on displays.
Christchurch Priory Church
A Parish Church dating from 1094. Open daily for services and visitors.
The Tank Museum
The world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles, from World War I tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army.
Lulworth Castle & Park
This castle dates from the 17th century and offers a variety of attractions including an indoor children's activity room, animal farm, an 18th century Chapel and jousting shows.
The Kingcombe Centre
An environmental study centre offering holidays, courses and guided walks.
The Keep Military Museum
Touch screen computers, videos, medals, uniforms and medals representing Devonshire & Dorset Regiments and Yeomanry.
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
This museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, set out in four sections.
Bournemouth Oceanarium
Come face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe. Fully interactive, with touch screen games, feeding demonstrations and talks, plasma screen documentaries, walk through underwater…
Monkey World
65 acres homing over 150 rescued primates. Open daily.
Durlston Country Park & Marine Project
A 280 acre countryside paradise, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland. 33 species of butterfly, over 250 species of bird, 500 wildflowers, 500 moths…
Dorset Tourist Attractions
- Castles
- Family days out
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Industrial heritage
- Maritime
- Military
- Museums & galleries
- Natural
- Railways
- Wildlife
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