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Animal Collection
Dorchester
Badger Watch Dorset has now re-opened - booking essential. From our hides, thrill at the sight of badgers emerging from their setts and foraging for food. The area is floodlit for perfect vision and visits from other wildlife such as owls, foxes,…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
POOLE
Brownsea Island has now re-opened for pre-booked ticket holders. A beautiful island with wonderful views, history & wildlife including rare red squirrels and birds, and is also the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.
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.
Animal Collection
Abbotsbury
CLOSES 01/11/2020 FOR THE SEASON UNTIL SPRING 2021, DATE TBA
The Swannery is now open for pre-booked ticket holders. You can book tickets online, indicating date and time of arrival. Visitor numbers are limited to 60 people per hour to ensure…
Beach
STUDLAND
The National Trust car parks are open at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach from 9am to 5pm. Toilets are open at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach and Middle Beach. There are limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another…
Historic House/Palace
Sherborne
The Castle Gardens are open from 10am-5pm every Saturday and Sunday until 1st November, last admission 4pm. The Tea Room and Gift Shop are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am – 4pm. Unfortunately the Castle will not be open during 2020. Built by…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
DORCHESTER
Thorncombe Woods (and its car park) is now open. The Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, cafe and toilets are currently open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am. Discover more about Thomas Hardy's early life at the Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre. The…
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…
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…
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).
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH
Stanpit Marsh is situated on the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The Marsh is home to over 300 species of plants, 14 of which are nationally rare and endangered.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
WAREHAM
Arne is celebrated for its lowland heathland, which is rare in Europe, and its wildlife including Dartford warblers, nightjars, all six species of British reptile, plus many species of butterflies, dragonflies, and moths.
Natural Wildlife Site
Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH
An urban wildlife corridor made up of Mudeford and Peregrine Woods, including a variety of natural habitats - woodland, grassland, the river and associated wetlands. It includes amenity areas and is surrounded by extensive urban development. The…
National Trust Property
BRIDPORT
The car parks at Lambert's and Coney's Castles are open. There are limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. Walk in the footsteps of previous generations along these ancient hill forts.
Nature Trail
Weymouth
At the start of the Legacy Trail, the Lorton Meadows Reserve has fantastic views down the Lorton Valley Nature Park, and across Weymouth Bay to Portland. It has a lovely variety of meadows, woodlands and hedgerows with plenty of wildlife to look…
Natural Wildlife Site
Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH
A small quiet Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which has a lake, wildlife pond, woodland and two wildflower meadows with over two hundred and fifty species of flower.
Natural Feature
WEYMOUTH
Chesil Beach is 18 miles (28 kilometres) long and, on average, 160 metres wide and rises to 12 metres in height. It is a pebble and shingle tombolo connecting Portland to Abbotsbury and then continuing north-westwards to West Bay near Bridport. It…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Friar's Cliff, CHRISTCHURCH
Steamer Point is a 24 acre cliff top designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) that is situated between Highcliffe Castle and Friar's Cliff on the Christchurch coastline. It comprises of woodland, aquatic habitats, flora and fauna.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Portland
Managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust, the centre's exciting displays and programme of activities will help you make the most of your visit to Chesil Beach and Portland.
Historic Site
WAREHAM
The Walls are Saxon ramparts which surround the historic town of Wareham. Paths on the walls give good views of the River Piddle and town, and link into the ‘Bowling Green’ open space. Walks leaflet from Discover Purbeck Information Centre, Wareham.
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