Things To Do in Dorset

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   Portland Bill - Legacy Trail

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   Viewpoint

   Portland

   Jutting out into the English Channel at the centre of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, this is a very special place for wildlife and geology. Follow a short circular walk along the west and east cliff tops and across the extensive common…

less than 5 miles

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   The Merchant’s Incline

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   Type:

   Viewpoint

   Portland

   The Merchant’s Incline is a wonderful way to walk up onto Portland with stunning views across the Harbour and Chesil Bank. Previously a gravity-operated railway, it’s now the South West Coast Path. It’s a steep, long climb but a wonderful traffic…
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   Portland's Quarries

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   Type:

   Natural Feature

   Portland

   Portland's quarries are fascinating places to explore. They are full of quarryman’s tunnels and gullies, fossil-filled rocks, colourful wildlife and over hidden sculptures. Follow the old horse-drawn tramway routes used to move the Portland stone. …
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   Portland Castle

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   Type:

   Castle/Fort

   Portland

   Awards

   • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

   Portland Castle has now re-opened. A well preserved coastal fort built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth harbour against possible French and Spanish attack. Exhibition: 400 years of the castle's history.

   Price £2.90 to £12.70 Per Ticket
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   Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre

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   Type:

   Country Park/Nature Reserve

   Portland

   *LATEST UPDATE* The Chesil Beach Centre is currently closed, however Taste Cafe is open for takeaways. 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…

   Free
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   Tout Quarry Nature Reserve and Sculpture Park

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   Type:

   Country Park/Nature Reserve

   Portland

   Tout Quarry Nature Reserve and Sculpture Park is an abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a stone sculpture park. Now one of Portland’s most popular attractions, you can discover over 60 hidden sculptures in the Quarry, such as…
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   Church Ope Cove and East Weares

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   Type:

   Natural Feature

   Portland

   Discover one of Portland’s hidden gems on the island’s sheltered east coast. Climb down steps to enjoy this secretive cove or explore the weares , a unique rocky landscape created through landslips and quarrying.

more than 5 miles

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   726 reviews

   Athelhampton House and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   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…

   Price Free to £9.50 Per Ticket
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   2978 reviews

   Swanage Railway

   Type

   Type:

   Railway

   SWANAGE

   Awards

   • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

   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…

   Price Free to £39.00 Per Ticket
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    Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

    Type

    Type:

    Animal Collection

    Weymouth

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

    Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park has now re-opened for pre-booked tickets. Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park takes you on an adventure below the ocean. New: Fairy Penguin Island is home to the UK's only colony of Fairy Penguins!

    Price £18.95 to £22.95 Per Ticket
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    128 reviews

    Lulworth Outdoors

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    Type:

    Outdoor Pursuits

    WEST LULWORTH

    *LATEST UPDATE* Activities are suspended until further notice. Lulworth Outdoors are a passionate, lively group of outdoor pursuit instructors, based within the stunning and versatile Lulworth Estate. We have access to continuous footpaths,…

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
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    63 reviews

    Keyneston Mill

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Special Offers

    • UNLIMITED ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
      £25
      Friends Annual MembershipIf you share our passion for scented plants or plan to visit our gardens more than once this year, we strongly recommend that you consider our Friends Membership.Benefits of Friends Annual Membership:– Unlimited garden entry for yourself and one other– A regular online newsletter– Exclusive promotional discounts on experiences, events and perfume products– Our Friends Membership is paperless, so all you will need to do is mention your name on arrival
      Please, visit our website to purchase or email us at events@keynestonmill.com.

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    • Introduction to Perfume & Botanical Extracts Workshops + Make Your Own Fragrance (Blending Workshop)
      £105 per person (normally worth £120pp)Introduction to Perfume & Botanical Extracts Workshops
      A half-day introductory workshop giving an overview of the structure and theory of fragrance, and the creation of perfume ingredients and methods of distillation at Keyneston Mill. You'll come away understanding more about fragrance families, how perfumes are constructed, and how we create our fine fragrances at Parterre, from seed to bottle. Be prepared to sniff!
      Make Your Own Fragrance Workshop
      An enjoyable, hands-on workshop for people who are interested in how perfumes are created and would like to try for themselves. A practical session where you will discover some key ingredients and learn the basics of how fragrances are constructed and then, under the guidance of our experts, create your own custom fragrance. You’ll come away with a simple perfume that you’ll have designed and blended yourself!
       
      This workshop will be run by Julia Bridger, co-founder of Parterre, or one of the expert team – and can be booked in conjunction with the Introduction to Perfume & Botanical Extracts workshop, giving more context to the practical elements, or it can simply be booked on its own.
       
      To book, email events@keynestonmill.com

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    • 3 FOR 2 ON MAKE YOUR OWN FRAGRANCE WORKSHOP (BLENDING WORKSHOP) £70pp
      An enjoyable, hands-on workshop for people who are interested in how perfumes are created and would like to try for themselves. A practical session where you will discover some key ingredients and learn the basics of how fragrances are constructed and then, under the guidance of our experts, create your own custom fragrance. You’ll come away with a simple perfume that you’ll have designed and blended yourself! 
      ​​​This workshop will be run by Julia Bridger, co-founder of Parterre, or one of the expert team – and can be booked in conjunction with the Introduction to Perfume & Botanical Extracts workshop, giving more context to the practical elements, or it can simply be booked on its own.
      To book, email our events@keynestonmill.com, mentioning our 3 for 2 offer.

      More offers like this - Activity Offers

    Price Free to £25.00 Per Ticket
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    1735 reviews

    Kingston Lacy

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    Type:

    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…

    Price Free to £25.00 Per Ticket
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    Palmers Brewery

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery

    BRIDPORT

    *LATEST UPDATE* Online shop now open for delivery to your door. Palmers Brewery is situated in the hills on the outstanding Jurassic Coast. Brewery tours take you through the historic brewery buildings giving an insight into the brewing process.

    Price £7.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    1236 reviews

    Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

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    Type:

    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.

    Price £1.60 to £12.00 Per Ticket
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    Sandworld Sculpture Park

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Centre

    Weymouth

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

    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…

    Price Free to £7.00 Per Ticket
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    Adventure Wonderland

    Type

    Type:

    Theme Park / Waterpark

    Hurn, Christchurch

    Adventure Wonderland has now re-opened for pre-booked ticket entry. Dorset’s multi award-winning family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, with its great range of rides and attractions is the perfect spot for unlocking the family fun.

    Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket
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    Treasure Trails Dorset

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Hope Square, Weymouth

    Turn a regular day out in Weymouth into a full-blown adventure! The Weymouth Mystery Treasure Trail is a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.
    
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    188 reviews

    Museum of Jurassic Marine Life - The Etches Collection

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Wareham

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

    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…

    Price Free to £20.00 Per Ticket
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    Splashdown Poole

    Type

    Type:

    Theme Park / Waterpark

    POOLE

    Splashdown Poole has now re-opened with updated opening hours and operating procedures to help with social distancing and to help ensure we are a covid secure place to visit. Please note, tickets are ONLY be bookable through the Splashdown website.…

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

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