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  1. Keates Quarry Dinosaur Footprints

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    Keates Quarry Dinosaur Footprints

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    Langton Matravers, SWANAGE

    More than 100 fossilised dinosaur tracks are preserved in a flat layer of rock at Keates Quarry. The fossils were discovered in 1997 when the Quarry was still being worked. In 2016 they were opened to the public with an information board telling the…

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  2. Dancing Ledge near Spyway - copyright National Trust

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    Towering sea cliffs and grasslands rich in wild flowers. A distinctive limestone landscape on the South Coast where sea birds soar and rare orchids hide among rich grasslands. Centuries of stone quarrying have left their mark in the form of sea…

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  1. Swanage Railway - photo taken by Andrew P.M. Wright

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    Swanage Railway

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

    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
  2. Corfe Castle in spring

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    Corfe Castle

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    CORFE CASTLE

    Adults and children alike will be captivated by the romantic Corfe Castle ruins and the breath-taking views across Purbeck.

    Price £5.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket
  3. The Etches Collection - Museum of Jurassic Marine Life

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    Museum of Jurassic Marine Life - The Etches Collection

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    Kimmeridge, WAREHAM

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

    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 Etches MBE, all from the Kimmeridge…

    Price Free to £20.00 Per Ticket
  4. swanage pier early light

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    Swanage Pier

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    Restored Victorian Pier, stroll, visit the exhibition, café or shop. Boat trips, fishing and diving.

  5. Durlston Country Park

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    Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve

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

    Durlston Castle and Country Park, situated 1 mile from Swanage in Dorset, is a fabulous 320 acre countryside paradise and National Nature Reserve, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland.

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  6. Swanage Beach Huts

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    Swanage Beach huts are let daily, weekly or longer term. Hire a beach hut, and your trips to the beach are made easier without having to take all your towels, swimwear and children’s toys down to the beach every day!

  7. Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre

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    *LATEST UPDATE* The Museum is currently closed. Containing information on the history, geology and geography of the town and surrounding area. Educational packs are available and talks can be given. There is also a small retail area including local…

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  8. Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens

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    Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens

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    CORFE CASTLE

    A detailed 1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and village before its destruction by Thomas Cromwell's army in 1646. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens.

    Price Free to £15.00 Per Ticket
  9. Swanage Beach Dorset

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    SWANAGE

    Swanage has a gently sloping white sand beach which is sheltered and generally calm. The award winning beach is well served by local businesses providing refreshments and services.

  10. View from flats to east side of Kimmeridge Bay

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    Kimmeridge Bay

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    Kimmeridge, WAREHAM

    Kimmeridge Bay lies within a marine Special Area of Conservation and boasts the best rockpooling and safest snorkelling site in Dorset.

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  11. The Blue Pool in Dorset

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    Furzebrook, WAREHAM

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

    *LATEST UPDATE* The Blue Pool will be closed until further notice.

    Price Free to £5.00 Per Ticket

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  1. Lulworth Outdoors Coasteering at Lulworth

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 128 reviews128 reviews

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

    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
  3. Athelhampton House and Gardens, Dorset

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 755 reviews755 reviews

    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
  4. Sandworld Sculpture Park, Weymouth, Dorset

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    Sandworld Sculpture Park

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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
  5. 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 £25.00 Per Ticket
  6. Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and Rescue Centre

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    Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and Rescue Centre

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    Animal Collection

    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
  7. 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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