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Museums and Mills in Dorset
Dorset's rich historical roots are displayed through its wide collection of museums and watermills splashed across the county. From one of the finest military museums in the UK – Bovington's Tank Museum to Dorset County Museum, you will find a fantastic variety of museums throughout the county.
The family will have a great day out at the Fleet Air Arm Museum which has the largest European collection of Naval aircraft! Bournemouth Aviation Museum has exhibits from the last 50 years of aviation - there's even a mini runway! Take a look around the Swanage Railway Museum, admission is free and there's even a cinema showing historic films of the Swanage Railway.
There are many other museums located across the county, Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, Weymouth Museum, The Teddy Bear Museum to name a few.
Dorset's watermills make a great day out for a picturesque riverside visit. Set in the peaceful rural valley, Mangerton Mill is a 17th Century working watermill and museum. Afterwards take a walk riverside or enjoy a Dorset cream tea. Take a picnic to Sturminster Newton Mill and enjoy a country walk, the riverside views and a tour of the Mill.
Take a look at the full list of Dorset's museums and watermills and plan your break today.
Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre
The Centre contains information on the history, geology and geography of the town and surrounding area. Educational packs are available...
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
Stand in the footsteps of King Alfred the Great who founded the Abbey in 888AD. This award-winning museum vividly brings...
Fleet Air Arm Museum
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is one of the 'must sees' when in the Southwest! With the largest European collection...
Mangerton Mill
17th Century working water mill and Museum of Rural Bygones, set in peaceful rural valley on the river Manger. Trout...
Red House Museum and Gardens Heritage Museum
Museum showing the archaeology, social and domestic history of Christchurch. Changing temporary exhibitions, costume gallery, rose and herb gardens....
The Dinosaur Museum
Fossils, skeletons, life-size dinosaur reconstructions plus hands-on and multimedia displays provide great family fun at this award winning museum....
