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  1. Athelhampton House and Gardens, Dorset

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    Athelhampton House and Gardens

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    DORCHESTER

    Athelhampton House & Gardens is one of the finest English manor houses, with beautiful furnished rooms. The Grade I Listed gardens are home to the famous topiary pyramids, fountains, newly opened Kitchen Garden, and the River Piddle.

    Price Free to £9.50 Per Ticket
  2. Langham Estate

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    Langham Wine Estate

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    DORCHESTER

    LATEST UPDATE: The Langham shop is still open during January, 10am until 5pm, Tuesday to Friday. Online shopping also available. World class sparkling wines from the heart of Dorset! At Langham Estate, we love to share our passion for what we do and…

    Price Free to £15.00 Per person per day

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  1. Woman and boy looking at sea creatures

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    Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

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    WEYMOUTH

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    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 £23.95 Per Ticket
  2. Swanage Railway - photo taken by Andrew P.M. Wright

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    SWANAGE

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    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 to Swanage, passing through Corfe…

    Price Free to £49.00 Per Ticket
  3. Lulworth Outdoors Coasteering at Lulworth

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    Lulworth Outdoors

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    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
  4. Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and Rescue Centre

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    Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and Rescue Centre

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    Verwood

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    COVID-19 VISIT ENGLAND 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…

    Price Free to £39.95 Per Ticket
  5. Henley Hillbillies group

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    Henley Hillbillies

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    Buckland Newton, DORCHESTER

    *LATEST UPDATE* Henley Hillbillies will be closed for 2020. Quad Biking (8yrs +) and shooting activities (12yrs+) - Thrills on the hills of Dorset!

    Price £35.00 to £159.00 Per Ticket
  6. Sandworld Sculpture Park, Weymouth, Dorset

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    WEYMOUTH

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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! 2020 theme to include Star Wars, Game of Thrones & Toy Story…

    Price Free to £7.00 Per Ticket
  7. Red Squirrel on Brownsea Island

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    Brownsea Island

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    POOLE

    A beautiful island with wonderful views, history & wildlife including rare red squirrels and birds, and is also the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.

    Price £7.00 to £44.50 Per Ticket
  8. Aerial view of Highcliffe Castle

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    Highcliffe Castle

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    Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH

    A family-friendly, magnificent Grade I Listed 1830s mansion, built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay, surrounded by beautiful wooded grounds. There is direct access to the nearby sandy beach and Steamer Point nature reserve.

    Price Free to £24.00 Per Ticket
  9. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Dorset

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    Abbotsbury, WEYMOUTH

    Probably one of the best gardens of its type in the world. Winner of silver medal at Chelsea and silver gilt at Hampton Court Show. Magnificent Victorian walled garden set in 20 acres of woodland valley. The unique micro climate enables rare and…

    Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket
  10. Treasure Trails Dorset

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    Treasure Trails Dorset

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    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.

  11. Keyneston Mill

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    Keyneston Mill

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    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. Explore 30 acres of beautiful grounds…

    Price Free to £28.00 Per Ticket
  12. Cygnets at Abbotsbury Swannery hatch mid-May to end-June

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    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…

    Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket
  13. Furleigh Wine Estate

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    Furleigh Estate Wine Tours

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    Salway Ash, BRIDPORT

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Set in West Dorset’s wonderful green and rolling hills, Furleigh Estate makes some of the best sparkling wine in the country. We have over 22,000 vines and a purpose-built winery containing state of the art equipment. A converted barn where once…

    Price £12.50 to £25.00 Per Ticket
  14. Farmer Palmers Farm Park

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    Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

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    Organford, POOLE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Farmer Palmers Farm Park has re-opened - pre-booking admission is now essential. Please visit website for tickets. Designed for children 8 years and under. Feed the lambs, view the animals, take a tractor-trailer ride, watch the cow being milked and…

    Price Free to £50.00 Per Ticket
  15. Enjoy a cycle ride at Moors Valley

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    Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

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    RINGWOOD

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Get active in the outdoors and have yourself a family adventure. Children will love the ‘Play Trail’ with its unique wooden play structures. Fans of Julia Donaldson can come face to face with a life-sized sculpture of The Gruffalo, Gruffalo’s Child…

    Price £1.60 to £72.00 Per Ticket
  16. Adventure Wonderland Characters, Bournemouth

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    Hurn, CHRISTCHURCH

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    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
  17. Tank Museum

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    The Tank Museum

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    BOVINGTON, Wareham

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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…

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    Price Free to £39.00 Per Ticket
  18. Brewery Square, Dorchester

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    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, Zizzi, Hobbs, Phase Eight, a Premier Inn Hotel, Anytime Fitness and an…

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