Attractions in Dorset
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less than 5 miles
Hambledon & Hod Hills
Type
Historic Site
Blandford Forum
Hambledon Hill is Dorset's most impressive Iron Age hillfort with mulitple ramparts. The hilltop is encircled by an Iron Age earthwork and there are extensive and complex Neolithic features, making it a site of major archaeological importance. Situated in the Blackmore Vale five miles north of...
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Type
Arts Centre
Shaftesbury
Regular, varied and lively year-round programme of amateur and professional plays, films, art, photography and craft exhibitions, workshops, and training courses.
Sturminster Newton Mill
Type
Water Mill
Sturminster Newton
First mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086, this most picturesque of watermills was largely re-built circa 1566. It is situated on the Dorset Stour in the heart of Hardy's Wessex and within sight of one of his homes. The Mill is maintained in full working order and is powered, by a one...
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.
The Exchange
Type
Arts Centre
Sturminster Newton
The Exchange is a multipurpose building offering a high degree of flexibility for a wide range of uses. It is a community centre, a registered charity, an arts centre and a learning centre. Offering great potential for community, leisure and entertainment activities, The Exchange also delivers a...
Sturminster Newton Museum
Type
Museum
Sturminster Newton
The Museum's collection contains objects, documents and photographs relating to the history of the town and its surrounding villages. The history of the livestock market and the development of dairying is featured as well as, on permancent display, a large functioning model of Sturminster Newton...
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
Type
Museum
Shaftesbury
Explore the site of Saxon England’s foremost Benedictine nunnery, founded by King Alfred, and described as one of England’s best-kept secrets.
Perched on a hilltop with extensive views over the gentle undulating Blackmore Vale, Shaftesbury is one of England’s most scenically located and charming...
more than 5 miles
The Blue Pool
Type
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...Pavilion Theatre
Type
Theatre
Bournemouth
The Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom is Bournemouth's venue for year round entertainment. Built in the 1920s, it retains its original and elegant styling and is Bournemouth's regular home for West End stage shows, Opera, Ballet, Pantomime, Comedy and concerts as well as for corporate presentations and...
