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The Tank Museum

The Tank Museum

Bovington

Museums & Mills

Dorset's rich historical roots are displayed through its wide collection of museums and watermills splashed across the county. From impressive military exhibitions to traditional thatched breweries; charming collections to historic birthplaces, you will find a fantastic variety of museums and mills throughout the county.

The family will have a great day out at the Fleet Air Arm Museum the world's second largest naval aviation museum. If you’re visiting Dorchester, don’t miss the Dorset County Museum with exhibitions on the Jurassic Coast, Thomas Hardy and much more. Find out about the fascinating history of Christchurch at the Red House Museum or take a nostalgic trip along the Swanage Railway.

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 below of Dorset's museums and watermills and plan your break today.

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  1. ontacute TV Radio & Toy museum

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    Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum

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    Museum

    Montacute

    A nostalgic trip through the World of radio and television programmes guaranteed to bring memories of classic TV and radio flooding back. Like a Tardis this fascinating museum compiled by Alan Hicken is lined from floor to ceiling with wonderful memories of radio and TV programmes. The...

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    Museum of Electricity

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    Museum

    Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH

    Established in 1981, this museum houses one of the most extensive collections of historic electrical equipment in Great Britain. The building dates from 1903 and used to be the town's power station. It has been carefully restored and provides an ideal backcloth to more than 700 exhibits. Large...

  3. Christchurch Priory Church

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    Christchurch Priory Church

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    Abbey/Priory

    Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH

    This medieval monastic church comprising nave, monks' quire and Lady Chapel was started in 1094 by Ralph Flambard, later as bishop, to complete the building of Durham Cathedral. It has all styles of architecture from Norman to Tudor, 2 carved stone screens, 4 chantries and a peerless set of...

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    Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre

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    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    SWANAGE

    The Museum and Heritage Centre is situated in the Old Market Building (built in the 1890's) on Swanage seafront on the site of the former 'Bankers' where the local quarried stone was stored before shipment. The Centre contains information on the history, geology and geography of the town and...

  5. The Tank Museum

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    The Tank Museum

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    Museum

    Wareham

    The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crews to life, supported by the world's best collection of tanks, and action packed live displays during the school holidays.
    Our exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning almost 100 years of history. As you explore the museum's...

  6. Haynes International Motor Museum

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    Haynes Motor Museum

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    Museum

    Sparkford, Yeovil

    The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK’s largest exhibition of great cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50’s and 60’s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the...

  7. The Blue Pool, Furzebrook, near Wareham, Dorset.

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    The Blue Pool

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    Natural Feature

    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...

  8. Bournemouth Aviation Museum

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    Bournemouth Aviation Museum

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    Museum

    Hurn, Christchurch

    A NEW open-air aviation museum with classic aircraft and interesting cockpits in a natural setting either side of its own mini “runway”, right next to Adventure Wonderland, Bournemouth Airport

    With pre and post World War trainers, two jet fighters, the prototype of a small, sleek executive jet, ...

  9. Charmouth Beach

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    Charmouth Beach

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    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...

  10. Portland Museum, Portland

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    Portland Museum

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    Museum

    Portland

    Portland's social, natural and industrial history set in 2 thatched cottages. Home of Portland's considerable maritime history, and the setting for a shipwreck and smuggling exhibition.