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Castle/Fort
EAST LULWORTH, Wareham
Walk in the footsteps of Kings & Queens as you enjoy wide open spaces, historic buildings & stunning landscapes. Enjoy the tranquillity of the nearby 18C Chapel, wander through the park & woodland & bring a picnic.
Historic House/Palace
DORCHESTER
Athelhampton House & Gardens is one of the finest English manor houses, with beautiful furnished rooms. The Grade I Listed gardens are home to the famous topiary pyramids, fountains, newly opened Kitchen Garden, and the River Piddle.
Botanic Garden
Blandford Forum
From Seed to Bottle
The creative and experimental home of Parterre fragrances, Keyneston Mill is the largest private botanic gardens in the country dedicated solely to aromatic and scented plants, with over 1,000 varieties in a 50-acre estate....
Garden
EXBURY
From the world-famous displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, to riverside walks, the steam railway, tea rooms, play area and art exhibitions - there is something to delight everyone at Exbury Gardens.
Historic House/Palace
Sherborne
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 & home of the Digby family since 1617. View Magnificent Staterooms, Nationally Important Collections of Art, Furniture & Porcelain, Raleigh’s Kitchen & a Museum.
Explore 42 acres of English Landscape Gardens...
Historic House/Palace
WIMBORNE
A 17thC National Trust house designed for Sir Ralph Bankes by Sir Roger Pratt, altered by Sir Charles Barry in 19thC.
Collection of paintings, 250-acre wooded park, herd of Devon cattle.
Garden
WEYMOUTH
Eight acres of gardens. Outstanding displays of water lilies in summer. Monet style bridge and gazebo. Nursery, gift shop and tearooms.
Abbey/Priory
Shaftesbury
Founded over 1000 years ago by King Alfred the Great, Shaftesbury is one of England’s most charming and historic market towns, famous for its picturesque Gold Hill (of Hovis fame!), with extensive views of the unspoilt Dorset landscape.
Historic House/Palace
CHARD
Forde Abbey is a fascinating combination of mediaeval monastery and family home. Many of its 12th century features, including the Cloisters and vaulted Undercroft (in use today as a tea room) are beautifully preserved.
Garden
BEAMINSTER
Spectacular formal valley gardens beside 16th-17thC manor. Pools, orangery, fine views and walks. Voted 'The Nation's Finest Manor House' by Country Life magazine.
Garden
DORCHESTER
Kingston Maurward Gardens are set deep in Hardy's Dorset and are listed on the English Heritage register of gardens.
The gardens include grand floral displays, stone terraces, topiary, a lake and temple.
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Furzebrook, WAREHAM
A unique Pool varying in colour from green to turquoise, surrounded by 25 acres of pine trees, gorse and heather. A haven for families to enjoy and explore.
Model/Miniature Village
Wimborne Minster
The Model Town was opened in 1951 and was moved in the mid 80s, rebuilt and reopened as an educational charity run by volunteers in 1991. The attraction is a magnet for visitors of all ages to step back in time and enjoy the 1/10th scale preserved...
Garden
DORCHESTER
Minterne is famed for its seasonal profusion of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Japanese cherries and Magnolias are set in a peaceful wooded valley and have been described by Simon Jenkins as ‘corner of paradise.’ As seen on BBC Gardeners' World.
Model/Miniature Village
CORFE CASTLE
A detailed 1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and village before its destruction by Thomas Cromwell's army in 1646. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens.
Castle/Fort
Weymouth
Halfway along the Rodwell Trail you'll find Sandsfoot Castle, built by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect his kingdom from foreign invasion. Abondoned by the military in 1665 it's become an iconic ruin overlooking Portland Harbour for the past 350 years...
National Trust Property
Dorchester
Victorian house designed by Thomas Hardy and his home from 1885 until his death in 1928.
Garden
Weymouth
Greenhill Gardens, situated right on the seaside is one of the gems of the area. The award winning Gardens has brightly coloured borders, winding paths, recreational areas and one of the best views of Weymouth Bay and the Dorset coastline ever...
National Trust Property
DORCHESTER
Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage, which was built by his great-grandfather and is little altered since the family left. His early novels Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were written here.
Garden
Weymouth
Twenty acres of woodland valley. Exotic plants from all over the world. Colonial teahouse and gift shop. Bird aviary and children's play area.
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