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Animal Collection
Dorchester
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, rabbits and bats add to the spectacle.
Animal Collection
Abbotsbury
*LATEST UPDATE* Abbotsbury Swannery is currently closed.
The only place in the world where up to 1,000 swans can be visited during the nesting and hatching time (end May- end June). Audiovisual presentation. Ugly duckling trail. Mass feeding by hand…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
POOLE
*LATEST UPDATE* Brownsea Island is currently closed.
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
*LATEST UPDATE* Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is currently open, but with limited facilities. Check their website for the latest information.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
RINGWOOD
*LATEST UPDATE* Avon Heath Country Park is now open with limited facilities. Check details on their website before visiting. A mosaic of glorious heathland and forest, laced with waymarked trails and picnic spots, together with a visitor centre,…
Historic House/Palace
Sherborne
*LATEST UPDATE* Sherborne Castle Gardens will re-open on 4 June - the Castle and some other facilities will remain closed for now. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 & home of the Digby family since 1617. View Magnificent Staterooms, Nationally…
Outdoors
POOLE
A sightseeing pass that will gain you free entry into various attractions across Dorset and more! Available for 1 day, 2 days or 3 days. The pass activates at the first attraction you visit, which allows you to pre-book your pass before you arrive…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
SWANAGE
*LATEST UPDATE* Durlston Country Park is currently open, but with limited facilities. Check their website for the latest information. Visiting cyclists must dismount their bikes inside the Park as there no are bridleways or cycle paths to use.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
DORCHESTER
The Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is a gateway for local people and visitors alike to discover more about Thomas Hardy's early life and enjoy the local landscape which inspired his works.
The Visitor Centre is located on the edge of…
Beach
STUDLAND
*LATEST UPDATE* 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…
Castle/Fort
EAST LULWORTH, Wareham
*LATEST UPDATE* The Castle grounds and Parklands are 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…
Natural Wildlife Site
Southbourne, Bournemouth,
Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Portland
*LATEST UPDATE* The Chesil Beach Centre is currently closed. 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.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
WAREHAM
*LATEST UPDATE* RSPB Arne Nature Reserve is currently closed.
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…
National Trust Property
BLANDFORD FORUM
Hambledon Hill is a National Nature Reserve and one of Dorset's most impressive Iron Age hillfort with multiple ramparts. The hilltop is encircled by an Iron Age earthwork and there are extensive Neolithic features, making it a major archaeological…
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.
National Trust Property
SHAFTESBURY
*LATEST UPDATE* The car park at Fontmell and Melbury Downs is open. There are limited spaces, so if the car park is full, please come back another time.
Open expanses of flowery downland and far-reaching views.
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.
Natural Wildlife Site
Purewell, CHRISTCHURCH
Purewell Meadows is a nature reserve with four hectares of public open space, most of which is grasses and sedges but there are also a large number of flowering plants. These include Ragged Robin and Devils Bit Scabious.
Beach
Bridport
*LATEST UPDATE* Car parking maybe limited and toilets closed. If car parks are full, please come back later. A shelving beach made up of pebbles and shingle, popular with both local anglers and families for mackerel fishing.
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