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Dorset

Places to visit


Blue Pool & tea rooms

Near Wareham

The Blue Pool at Furzebrook constantly varies in colour.


Cranborne Manor

Wimborne

Adjacent to the village is Cranborne Manor set in beautiful gardens.


Lulworth Castle

East Lulworth

Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house at the heart of a large estate.


Macpenny Nursery

Near Christchurch

Woodland walks and Nursery open to the public all year round.


Minterne Gardens

Dorchester

A heritage house in an unequalled setting, Minterne House provides a unique family home as the venue for your special event, seminar or wedding.



Model Town

Wimborne Minster

Built well over 50 years ago, the magnificent 1/10th scale models continue to surprise and amaze visitors from all over the world with their superb quality and realism.


Nothe Fort

Weymouth

Located at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour the Fort is a labyrinth of underground passageways and outdoor areas with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast.


Portland Museum

Portland

A small museum in the heart of the island, featuring the many aspects of Portland history.


Swangage Railway

Swanage

The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway.