Attractions in Dorset
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The Minster Church of St Cuthburga
Type
Cathedral/Minster
Wimborne Minster
There has been a church in Wimborne since 705 AD when Queen Cuthburga founded her nunnery here. Each generation has left its mark and the Minster today has something to offer visitors of all ages. Apart from the fine Norman architecture, there is the famous astronomical clock with the quarterjack,...
Walford Mill Crafts
Type
Craft Centre
Wimborne Minster
Walford Mill Crafts, a converted mill building by the river Allen, only ¼ mile north of Wimborne, is the place to visit to see the best in quality contemporary British and international craftwork.
Just a short walk from Wimborne Town Centre Walford Mill Crafts a nationally acclaimed charity,...
Wimborne Model Town and Gardens
Type
Model/Miniature Village
Wimborne Minster
Built over 60 years ago, the superb 1/10th scale models continue to surprise and amaze visitors from all over the world with their superb quality and realism. You can get really up close and even touch the buildings, checking out every minute detail of over 100 shop windows displays. Created to...
Priest's House Museum & Garden
Type
Museum
Wimborne Minster
The Priest's House Museum & Garden is located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Wimborne Minster. Discover our stunning Roman wall paintings, the fascinating childhood gallery and a unique Victorian Valentine card collection as the museum tells the story of East Dorset. Explore period...
The Tivoli Theatre
Type
Theatre
Wimborne Minster
A beautiful 'Art Deco' theatre. The Tivoli was built in 1936 as a cine/theatre and the tradition of showing both films and live stage shows continues to the present day. Big audiences for major shows were traditional at the Tivoli and the theatre has once again achieved the status of a major 500...
less than 5 miles
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...
Splashdown
Type
Leisure/Swimming Pool
Poole
A visit to Dorset really wouldn’t be complete if you are visiting the area with children or a big kid at heart unless you visit Splashdown with its fun packed water flumes; some of the most exciting in the UK. A roaringly good welcome awaits those who dare to enter the lair of the resident Dragon;...
Knoll Gardens and Nursery
Type
Garden
Wimborne Minster
A garden of year-round beauty, Knoll Gardens is a dramatic showcase for the UK's leading ornamental grass specialist, and the setting for over 5,000 plant species including many rare and native varieties.
Set against a magnificent backdrop of unusual trees and shrubs the secluded garden is also...
Lemur Landings
Type
Adventure Park/Playground
Poole
Explore leap, run, climb and play to the max
Childrens play zoneKingston Lacy House and Gardens
Type
Historic House/Palace
WIMBORNE
Elegant 17thC Italian inspired country mansion set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland.
Wander around the house and discover the Spanish Room with its gilded leather and gilded ceiling brought from the Contarini Palace in Venice. Witness paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian and...
