Attractions in Dorset
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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.
Wareham Walls
Type
Historic Site
Wareham
The Walls are saxon ramparts which surround the historic town of Wareham. Paths on the walls give good views of the rivers and town, and link into the ‘Bowling Green’ open space. Different grass cutting times encourage a variety of flowers. The Walls surround Wareham on three sides and are found in...
Wareham Town Museum
Type
Museum
WAREHAM
Archaeology, pictorial collection of Lawrence of Arabia. Also display of many artefacts relating to the town itself. Agricultural, industrial and domestic implements from the past. Contained in 1 exhibition area.
less than 2 miles
Purbeck Sports Centre
Type
Leisure/Swimming Pool
WAREHAM
Fitness fun in Purbeck
Stunning countryside views, fantastic facilities for all the family and a 25 metre indoor pool make Purbeck Sports Centre the perfect venue to keep active.
• Sessions for all the family in the low-chlorine swimming pool
• Three all-weather floodlit tennis courts...Wareham Forest
Type
Forest
Wareham
Walk or cycle through heathland and forest by Morden Bog National Nature Reserve, one of the largest valley mire habitats in England.
There are picnic benches and a signposted walk. Cyclists are welcome on 2 metre or wider tracks. Horse riders by permit only. The Sika Cycle Trail, a 7 mile...
less than 5 miles
Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens
Type
Model/Miniature Village
Corfe Castle
A model village showing Corfe Castle and the village before its destruction by Cromwell in 1646, 1/20th scale. Set in beautiful Purbeck surroundings, with giant games, enchanted fairy garden and the Courtyard tea room for good quality, reasonably priced snacks.
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...
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Type
Animal Collection
Wool, WAREHAM
Monkey World, the internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 250 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. Combining fun with conservation , half-hourly talks explain all about man’s closest living relative. See the stars of TV’s ‘‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s...
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Type
Farm
Poole
Farmer Palmer's is where young adventurers (eight years and under) can frankly ‘let their hair down’ without older children around to stifle their enjoyment!
Different animal activities every half hour, means you can mix these with the many dedicated and natural play areas where the children can...
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...
