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Railway
SWANAGE
Swanage Railway has now re-opened. Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Trains run for most of the year - daily from April to October and most weekends throughout the year. Park at Norden then catch a train to travel 6 miles south…
Museum
Wareham
The Museum has now re-opened. The finest single collection of Late Jurassic age fossils in Britain, housed in a purpose built, brand new immersive museum in the village of Kimmeridge, Dorset. Discovered and collected by just one man, Dr Steve…
Family Fun
DORCHESTER
Brewery Square is a vibrant and stylish regeneration in the heart of Dorchester which currently boasts a variety of shops, eateries and leisure facilities including; Nando's, Carluccio's, Zizzi, Hobbs, Phase Eight, a Premier Inn Hotel, Anytime…
Craft Centre
Weymouth
Sandworld Sculpture Park has now re-opened. If you love the sand sculptures on the beach, you will absolutely love SandWorld. A unique gallery with a difference, as you get to have-a-go yourself, with tools & friendly staff at hand! 2019 theme to…
Museum
BOVINGTON, Wareham
Bringing history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. Our exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning over 100 years of history. Exploring eight powerful exhibitions, you will come face to face…
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…
Animal Collection
Verwood
COVID-19 VISITENGLAND WE’RE GOOD TO GO ACCREDITED BUSINESS. Come along and enjoy a unique experience visiting one of the very last Heavy Horse Centres left in Britain. The Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is a multi-award-winning attraction located in…
Historic House/Palace
WIMBORNE
Kingston Lacy parkland, garden, takeaway cafe, shop and toilets are now open. The ground and state floors in the house are open but with limited availability. Pre-purchased tickets are required. Please check the National Trust website before…
Castle/Fort
Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH
*LATEST UPDATE* The grounds of Highcliffe Castle and the car park are open. The Castle will be reopening on 20 September for pre-booked ticket holders. A family-friendly, magnificent Grade I Listed 1830's mansion, built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay,…
History & Heritage
BLANDFORD FORUM
Cancelled for 2020 but get 26th to 30th August 2021 in your diaries!
If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. If its heritage related, you'll find it. Stand amazed…
Castle/Fort
Weymouth
We Are Open! We Are Safe!
Nothe Fort is now reopen to visitors with new measures in place to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and volunteers. More information on what has changed can be found on the Covid-19 Nothe Fort web page.
Museum
BEAMINSTER
*The museum will be closed for the 2020 season. They provisionally plan to re-open on Good Friday 2021*. Beaminster Museum in West Dorset is a small museum of local history which visitors from far and wide have declared “delightful” and…
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).
Abbey/Priory
Shaftesbury
Under the current government guidelines, the museum gardens is now open at the weekends ONLY. 10am-4pm. Social distancing applies. Donations gratefully received. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum tells the story of the Abbey founded by King Alfred the Great…
Gallery
POOLE
TheGallery at the Arts University Bournemouth is a major resource for contemporary art and design in the South of England. It is open to the public and admission to the exhibitions and supporting events is free. The regular programme of exhibitions…
Museum
Sparkford, Yeovil
*LATEST UPDATE* The Museum is currently closed and planning to re-open in mid-October. The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK’s largest exhibition of great cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars…
Museum
Bournemouth
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum has now re-opened. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum houses important collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, world-wide collections and contemporary craft commissions.
Castle/Fort
EAST LULWORTH, Wareham
The Castle and Parklands are now open. 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 past of its dedicated owners. Discover…
Museum
SHERBORNE
*Temporarily closed*. Sherborne Museum is housed in what used to be the gatehouse and almonry of the monastery once associated with the Abbey.
Museum
DORCHESTER
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse has now re-opened. Executed for arson - Transported for asking for fair pay - Given six months hard labour for stealing clothes. 200 years of justice, injustice, crime and punishment are brought to life at Dorchester’s…
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