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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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Historic Site
Bridport
"Eggardon Hill Fort has impressive 360 degree views across the County. The drive up to the fort is worth experiencing itself.
Eggardon Hill is an iron-age hillfort which, arguably, has one of the finest views of any hill-fort in the county. On a clear day from there you can see right across Lyme...
Castle/Fort
Portland
Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors and its audio tour, included in the admission price tells of the castle's 450 year history...
Historic Site
Dorchester
The finest and largest Iron Age hill fort in Britain, with enormous earthworks and complicated entrances. Its banks enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches, which would have been home to about 200 families.
Cinema
WAREHAM
Cinema and Special Event Evenings (Matinees during school holidays).
Stairlift to auditorium.
Fantastic interior dating from 1920 and own Bar.
See website for what is showing this week.
Also a venue for Purbeck Film Festival.
Natural Feature
Furzebrook, WAREHAM
A unique attraction in the Isle of Purbeck.
A chance to escape the outside world and enjoy walks around a magical Pool famous for its ever changing colours. Sandy Paths lead up steps to views of the Purbeck Hills or down steps to the waters edge. Giftshop, Museum and Plant Centre. The Teahouse...
Walking Tour
Cerne Abbas, Dochester
Dorset Trails are full of interesting little snippets of fact as well as some wonderful hidden places you would just never see. Have fun exploring as you solve the clues in one of Dorset’s Murder Mystery, Treasure Hunt or Spy Trails.
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...
Adventure Park/Playground
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch Quay is a popular attraction for all the family and it received a Green Flag Award in 2012. It lies in the upper reaches of the harbour on the northern banks of the River Stour.
WINNER OF THE SOUTH & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND IN BLOOM- SMALL PARK OF THE YEAR 2012- GOLD...
Historic Site
WEYMOUTH
The foundations of a small Romano-Celtic temple.
Gallery
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Place Mill is open from 5th April to the end of September 2013, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am to 5.30pm. Admittance is FREE.
Place Mill is a carefully restored Anglo-Saxon watermill situated on Christchurch Quay in the attractive Priory Quarter, only a few minutes' walk from...
