Attractions in Dorset
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Corfe Castle
Type
Castle/Fort
CORFE CASTLE
A 1000 years of history provides 1000 reasons to visit one of Britain's most important and dramatic ruins, dominating the skyline of Purbeck. Whether it is for spectacular scenery, to learn about the fascinating history of this medieval castle or just to enjoy a leisurely day out, Corfe Castle has...
Corfe Castle Museum
Type
Museum
CORFE CASTLE
A museum containing exhibits of local history and dinosaur footprints. Plus an archive of photographs and records of the parish.
Swanage Railway Museum
Type
Museum
CORFE CASTLE
No visit to the Swanage Railway is complete without a visit to this excellent resource. The Museum is both educational and fun for all the family, and admission is free of charge to all visitors - with voluntary donations greatfully accepted of course.
As well as restoring the rail link between...
less than 2 miles
Margaret Green Animal Rescue
Type
Animal Collection
Church Knowle, WAREHAM
Animal Sanctuary and Visitor Centre in the Purbecks rescuing a variety of animals including cats, horses, farm animals, rabbits and other small furries and birds (dogs at our Winterborne Kingston Centre).
Picnic in some of Dorset's most beautiful scenery, feel free to wander around and see the...
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...
less than 5 miles
Leslie Gibbons A.T.D The Owl Pottery Craft Workshop
Type
Craft Centre
Swanage
Workshop and shop housed in a Listed building of special architectural and historic interest producing highly decorated, handmade and hand-painted earthenware pottery. Thrown and moulded pieces made specialising in individual dishes with pictorial motifs and intricate designs in majolica and slip....
Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre
Type
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...
Swanage Railway
Type
Railway
Swanage
The Swanage Railway is a heritage railway running through six miles of beautiful Purbeck countryside from Norden Park & Ride to Corfe Castle and Swanage.
DISCOUNTS: Swanage Railway offer a discounted Railway and Corfe Castle Model Village ticket - available from Swanage or Norden Stations....
The Rex Cinema
Type
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.
