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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
Abbotsbury 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 appropriate social distancing. The gift shop is now open.…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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).
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…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
DORCHESTER
Thorncombe Woods (and its car park) is now open. The 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 Centre is located on the edge of…
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.
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 Feature
Kimmeridge, WAREHAM
The car park, approach road and toilets at Kimmeridge Bay are currently open. Social distancing rules apply at all times. Kimmeridge Bay lies within a marine Special Area of Conservation and boasts the best rockpooling and safest snorkelling site in…
National Trust Property
WIMBORNE
Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hillfort in east Dorset. The site dates from around 800 BC and was in use until the Roman occupation of 43 AD. Now forming part of the Kingston Lacy estate, and under the guardianship of The National Trust, the site has…
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.
National Trust Property
SHAFTESBURY
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
Weymouth
RSPB Radipole Lake Nature Reserve has now re-opened. Radipole Lake is a quiet ‘wildlife oasis' in the heart of Weymouth and a great place to get close up with nature. Look for otter prints, go pond dipping and visit the bird hides.
Forest
WAREHAM
*LATEST UPDATE* Due to a very large forest fire, parts of Wareham Forest are currently closed. Walk or cycle through heathland and forest by Morden Bog National Nature Reserve: one of the largest valley mire habitats in England. Numerous picnic…
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.
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