| DORSET ATTRACTIONS | |
| 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 |
| Bennetts Water Gardens, Weymouth | A
superb natural collection of water lillies. Tel: 01305 785150 |
| Weymouth Brewers Quay |
Prepare
to be taken aback at Weymouths premier visitor attraction and indoor village.
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| Weymouth Deep Sea Adventure | All
weather, all ages, something for everyone plus childrens adventure play
area. Tel: 01305 760690 |
| Weymouth Discovery | Fun
if you are 2-92 years old, things to press, turn and do. Tel: 01305 789007 |
| Dorchester County Museum | Dorsets
biggest and best museum, mosaics, geology, natural history and lots more.
Tel: 01305 262735 |
| Mill House Cider Museum, Nr Dorchester | 18th
& 19th Century cider making equipment plus video shows and cider for
sale of course! Tel: 01305 852220 |
| Minterne Magna Gardens, Nr Dorchester | 18th
Century landscaped gardens with small lakes, cascades, streams, rare trees
and shrubs. Tel: 01300 341370 |
| Monkey World, Wareham | Chimps,
Orangutans, Lemurs, Gibbons - All breeds of monkeys at the rescue centre
and pets corner and encounter. Tel: 0800 456600 |
| The Royal Corps of Signals Museum, Blandford | The
National Museum of Army Communication, with lots of exhibits and displays.
Tel: 01258 482248 |
| Swanage Railway | Enjoy
a nostalgic stream train ride on the Purbeck line, with Exhibitions and
refreshments. Tel: 01929 425800 |
| Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham |
Village
dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle, one of the most notable in
England. |
| Bovington Tank Museum, Nr Wareham | One
of the finest exhibitions of Tank warfare in the country. Tel: 01929 463953 |
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Weymouth Timewalk Journey |
Journey
back through time and discover the past. Fun for all the family. Tel: 01305 777622 |
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Weymouth Sea Life Park |
Marine
life displays and exotic tropical creatures, kids adventure land, something
for everybody. Tel: 01305 788255 |
| Wimborne Model Town | Unique
opportunity to discover the town as it was in the 50's but in miniature.
Tel: 01202 881924 |
| Arne World of Toys, Nr Wareham | Wareham
Collection of unique and collectors toys and musical boxes. Tel: 01929 552018 |
| Hardy's Cottage, Nr Dorchester | Birthplace
of the famous novelist, beautiful thatched cottage in heart of the Dorset
countryside. Tel: 01305 262366 |
| Forde Abbey, Nr Chard | 12th
Century monastry of immense character and charm in acres of award winning
gardens. Tel: 01460 221290 |
| Brownsea Island, Poole | Island
and nature reserve with over 500 acres of heath, woodland and secluded beaches.
Tel: 01202 707744 |
| The Cerne Abbas Giant, Nr Dochester | Visit
the 180ft 'rude' Giant cut high and deep into the hillside above the village.
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| 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 |
| Dorchester Dinosaur Museum | Enjoy
a day out with the Dinosaurs, fun exhibition for all ages. Tel: 01305 269880 |
| Dorchester Tutankhamun Exhibition | Experience
the excitement of the worlds greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Tel: 01305 269571 |
| Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Nr Dorchester | Magnificent
18th Century walled garden with rare and exotic plant collections. Tel: 01305 8711387 |
| 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! N/A |
| Furzebrook Blue Pool, Nr Wareham | Famous
beauty spot where the 'pool' varies in colour from vivid green to blue.
Tel: 01929 551408 |