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Historic House/Palace
DORCHESTER
Athelhampton House and Gardens is now open for pre-booked ticket entry. Their restaurant has now re-opened. Athelhampton House & Gardens is one of the finest English manor houses, with beautiful furnished rooms. The Grade I Listed gardens are home…
Castle/Fort
Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH
*LATEST UPDATE* The grounds of Highcliffe Castle and the car park are open, however the Castle remains closed. A family-friendly, magnificent Grade I Listed 1830's mansion, built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay. Enjoy the surrounding grounds or perhaps…
Garden
Weymouth
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens are now open for pre-booked ticket holders. They are asking everyone who wishes to visit to book online, indicating their date and time of arrival.
Historic House/Palace
WIMBORNE
Kingston Lacy parklands and part of the gardens are now open. Pre-purchased tickets are required. Please check the National Trust website before visiting. Kingston Lacy is an elegant 17th century Italian inspired country mansion set in attractive…
Botanic Garden
Blandford Forum
Keyneston Mill is open from 10am - 5pm (everyday except Tuesday). The Scented Botanist bistro has a new lunch menu, socially distanced inside seating is now available and we are taking reservations. Alternatively, our picnics and takeaways are also…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Ringwood
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is now open. Check their website for the latest information about which facilities are available.
Garden
Exbury
Exbury Gardens are now open. Please check their website for which facilities will be open. You can watch virtual garden tours on their social media channels. Now more than 100 years old, Exbury Gardens is a spectacular collection of woodland,…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
RINGWOOD
Avon Heath Country Park is now open. Check their website for the latest information about which facilities are available. A mosaic of glorious heathland and forest, laced with waymarked trails and picnic spots, together with a visitor centre, play…
Garden
WEYMOUTH
Bennetts Water Gardens has now re-opened. There are limits on the number of people who can visit and you will need to book a ticket in advance of your visit. Eight acres of gardens. Outstanding displays of water lilies in summer. Monet style bridge…
Castle/Fort
EAST LULWORTH, Wareham
The Castle and Parklands are now open. The Castle car park is also open at £3 per day.
Welcome to Lulworth Castle and Park, situated at the heart of the privately owned Lulworth Estate. Follow the fascinating story of the castle and the inspiring…
Historic House/Palace
Sherborne
The Castle Gardens are open every day from 10am – 5pm, last admission 4pm. The Tea Room and Gift Shop are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am – 4pm. Unfortunately the Castle will not be open during 2020. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in…
Garden
BEAMINSTER
Mapperton Gardens is now open for pre-booked ticket holders. You can book tickets in advance online via the Mapperton website. Historic House and RHS members can visit free of charge but will still need to obtain an online ticket in advance. The…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
SWANAGE
Durlston Country Park and Castle is now open. The toilets at the Learning Centre are open. The Kiosk is open for takeaway 11am - 4.30pm every day. The cafe is open for dining Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 4pm (call 01929 421111 for bookings).
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…
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…
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Furzebrook, WAREHAM
The Blue Pool, Wareham Bears and gift shop is now open. The tea room will remain closed, however a kiosk selling ice-creams, drinks and snacks is now open. A unique Pool varying in colour from green to turquoise, surrounded by 25 acres of pine…
Model/Miniature Village
CORFE CASTLE
Corfe Castle Model Village has now re-opened. The Courtyard Cafe is currently open for takeaways. 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…
Garden
Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis’ award winning seafront garden provides one of the finest views across Lyme Bay. Home to crazy golf and table tennis along with seating for those that simply want to enjoy the view.
Parks & Gardens
Poole
Hamworthy Park beach offers an oasis of peace and tranquility from the busy town centre.
Garden
DORCHESTER
Minterne Gardens are now open (usual hours from 10am to 6pm). Please observe the notices in place during the Coronavirus situation: respect 2 metre social distancing, there is a One-Way system around the Garden. Toilets will be open for emergencies…
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