Attractions in Dorset
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less than 0.5 miles
Cerne Abbas Giant
Type
Historic Site
DORCHESTER
The 180ft tall club-wielding man has long been regarded as a sign of fertility due to his large, erect phallus. It is not agreed how old the Cerne Abbas Giant is, but the most likely explanation is that he depicts Hercules, the god with super- human strength. Hence he was probably created as a...
less than 2 miles
Treasure Trails Dorset
Type
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.
Minterne Gardens
Type
Garden
DORCHESTER
The secluded gardens at Minterne, famed for its seasonal profusion of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Japanese cherries and Magnolias are set in a peaceful wooded valley and have been described by Simon Jenkins as ‘corner of paradise.’ In late May and June many fine specimens of Davidia Involucrata (the...
less than 5 miles
Henley Hillbillies
Type
Family Fun
Buckland Newton, DORCHESTER
Experience the countryside on a 200 acre estate. Ride a quad bike, shoot a clay pigeon out of the sky, slide a Mini Mavrik through the bends or feel the exhilaration of handling a speeding hovercraft. Full tuition offered. Clubhouse serving tea and coffee. Badger watching at night.
The Nine Stones
Type
Historic Site
DORCHESTER
Remains of a prehistoric circle consisting of nine standing stones. Constructed approximately 4,000-years-ago.
more than 5 miles
Gold Hill
Type
Historic Site
Shaftesbury
Come and stand on the ancient cobbles of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury a glorious setting made famous in the much loved "Hovis" advert. Take in the stunning vista down the hill and across the surrounding Dorset countryside.
Badbury Rings
Type
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...
Eggardon Hillfort
Type
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...
Abbotsbury Beach - Chesil Bank and Fleet Lagoon Na
Type
Beach
Bridport
A shelving beach made up of pebbles and shingle, popular with both local anglers and families for mackerel fishing. Close to the beach is the village of Abbotsbury, where there are three main attractions - Swannery, Sub Tropical Gardens and the Children's Farm. The village is approximately one mile...
Lyme Bay RIB Charter
Type
Boat Trip
Bridport
Exciting & exhilarating boat trips running from West Bay along the Jurassic Coast.
RIB Blasts, Coastal Cruises, Water Skiing & Wake Boarding & Jurassic Coast Link between West Bay & Lyme Regis picking up from either harbour.
Charters & water based events for families, groups, clubs & schools.
