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...
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...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.
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...
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.
less than 5 miles
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
Type
Beach
Studland
Fine sandy beaches stretch continuously for 3 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and Old Harry Rocks and include Shell Bay. A designated section of naturist beach is at Knoll beach. The heathland behind the beach is a National Nature Reserve with many rare birds....
Harrow House Residential Educational Facility
Type
Sports Ground/Stadium
Swanage
With over 40 years’ experience of welcoming residential educational groups, Harrow House Residential Educational Facility provides high quality full-board accommodation at a competitive price that is ideal for schools, colleges and tertiary education providers as well as non-educational groups...
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.
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...
