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Dorchester
There are so many fascinating ancient landmarks to uncover across Dorset, each holding secrets of the ages just waiting to be uncovered.
Discover Dorchester's Roman influence, Dorset's famous 'Rude Man', ruined castles, haunted henges and imposing hill forts.
Check out our Itinerary Ideas page and follow our ancient sites and landmarks itinerary or explore Dorset's mysterious past by browsing these fascinating sites below:
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
To find out more about the history of Christchurch, visit the Red House Museum and Gardens. Built as a parish workhouse in 1764, this historic building now houses outstanding collections of local and social history. Highlights include the Archaeology Galleries, the Herbert Druitt Costume Gallery...
Water Mill
BRIDPORT
17th Century working water mill and Museum of Rural Bygones, set in peaceful rural valley on the river Manger. Trout fishing and riverside walk. Tea room, light lunches, cream teas, homemade fare and local crafts.
Historic Site
East Dorset
Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hillfort in east Dorset. The site dates from around 800 BC and was in use until the Roman occupation of 43 AD. Now forming part of the Kingston Lacy estate, and under the guardianship of The National Trust, the site has been restored to light grazing land as this has...
Historic Site
Dorchester
The only Roman Town House to be seen in its entirety in Britain.
Dating from the 4th century AD, the house comprises two separate ranges forming an L shape around a small courtyard. The remains show a number of architectural details, including 2 hypercausts with external stoke holes, a window,...
Historic Site
Nr Wimborne
An English Heritage Site. Knowlton is a site on the outskirts of Wimborne, Dorset. It is best known for its ruined Norman church which was built within a neolithic henge monument, known locally as the Knowlton Rings.
There is no admission fee and the site is open to visitors at any reasonable...
Beach
Lyme Regis
This beach is slightly shelving and is made up of pebbles and sand.
Charmouth is famous, along with Lyme Regis, for its fossils, especially in winter months due to the rough seas. Charmouth is located 2 miles from Lyme Regis and 6 miles from Bridport.
At the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre...
Castle/Fort
Weymouth
Award winning visitor attraction offering low cost entry & great value come rain or shine.
Built by the Victorians to protect Portland Harbour, Nothe Fort is one of the best preserved forts of its kind. The advances in technology that affected the fort are explained through many displays,...
Historic Site
Wareham
The Walls are saxon ramparts which surround the historic town of Wareham. Paths on the walls give good views of the rivers and town, and link into the ‘Bowling Green’ open space. Different grass cutting times encourage a variety of flowers. The Walls surround Wareham on three sides and are found in...
Historic Site
DORCHESTER
Remains of a prehistoric circle consisting of nine standing stones. Constructed approximately 4,000-years-ago.
Garden
BEAMINSTER
Gardens descending at 3 levels beside Tudor manor-house, remodelled in c1660s. Italianate garden and fountain court. Fishponds, orangery and summerhouses. Wild garden with specimen shrubs and trees. Surrounded by wooded landscape with magnificent views. Gifts and plants for sale. Licensed cafe...
