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Dorset
Dorset is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester, situated in the south of the county. Dorset borders Devon to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east, and Hampshire to the east. Around half of the Dorset's population lives in the South East Dorset conurbation. The rest of the county is largely rural with a relatively low population density. Dorset's motto is 'Who's Afear'd'.
Dorset is famous for its beautiful coastline, the Jurassic Coast, which features landforms such as Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door, as well as the holiday resorts of Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Swanage, and Lyme Regis. Dorset is the setting of the novels of Thomas Hardy, who was born near Dorchester. The county has a long history of human settlement and some notable archaeology, including the hill forts of Maiden Castle and Hod Hill.
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History of the Barn Benedictine Monks established St Peter's Monastery at Abbotsbury in the 1040s. They built the Tithe Barn in the 1390's. The monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the...
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We have made some great new changes. This year all your favourite themes and characters have come together as Adventure Wonderland, making it Dorset’s Number 1 Theme Park for Boys and Girls...
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Peaceful island of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife, famous for being the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding Fine walks and spectacular views of Poole Harbour A haven for...
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Thousand-year-old castle, an iconic survivor of the English Civil War, rising above the Isle of Purbeck One of the most evocative ruined castles in England Over 1,000 years of turbulent...
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Acclaimed as one of Britain’s top hands-on attractions, the Dinosaur Museum is unique. The incredible world of dinosaurs comes alive in a new way that visitors of all ages will love and enjoy. ...
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The House contains an outstanding collection of pictures, egyptian artefacts, sculptures in wood, marble and bronze. Laundry gives glimpse of life "below stairs". 30 acres of Garden, two...
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Land where Lulworth Castle now stands was first acquired by Thomas Howard, son of the 2nd Duke of Norfolk by marrying one of the last of the de Newburgh family. Also acquired at this time was...
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Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is positioned on the historic Cobb in Lyme Regis. It is a unique experience that endeavor's to show the local fish and marine life of the Jurassic coast in a unique...
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Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest...
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The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat...
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Putlake offers all the fun of the farm in the beautiful Purbeck countryside. You will find us in the village of Langton Matravers near Swanage. Large Heated indoor soft play zone 3 level play...
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Aquariums have come a long way since the first SEA LIFE centre opened its doors on the banks of picturesque Loch Creran in the West Highlands of Scotland in 1979. Back then, most dealt exclusively...
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Studland Beach forms one of the most stunning beaches in England. Backed by the dunes and the National Nature Reserve it offers fine golden sands, shallow sea bathing and impressive views of Poole...
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The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army -...
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The current exhibition of Tutankhamun follows the Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibition which was shown in London at the British Museum in 1972. The exhibition travelled to many countries including the...
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Aquariums have come a long way since the first SEA LIFE centre opened its doors on the banks of picturesque Loch Creran in the West Highlands of Scotland in 1979. Back then, most dealt exclusively...
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