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Wimborne
Museum of East Dorset
About: Discover fascinating stories from across the centuries at the Museum of East Dorset. Step back in time and explore the many themed exhibitions and collections ranging from Roman wall painting to archaeological artefacts. They have a programme of events throughout the year with unique activities to take part in such as craft afternoons and Mosaic workshops.
Website: https://museumofeastdorset.co.uk
Address: 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR
Phone: 01202 882533
Price: £8 adults, £4 children
Swanage
The Dancing Ledge
About: If you’re a fan of hiking, why not head to the picturesque spot of Dancing Ledge, located just under the cliffs near the villages of Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers in Purbeck? This truly beautiful landmark is a natural shelf of flat rock which juts out into the sea and has a rich smuggling history due to its prime location.
Website: https://www.swanage.co.uk/dancing-ledge/
Address: The easiest way to get there is to park at the National Trust Spyway car park in Langton Matravers (SatNav BH19 3HG)
Phone: N/A
Price: FREE
Lyme Regis
Dinsosaurland Fossil Museum
About: Fascinated about fossils? Dinosaurland in Lyme Regis has a enviable collection of 16,000 specimens on display in their museum. Included in the vast collection are local Jurassic marine fossils, with in-depth explanations of what they are, where they were found and what they mean. The museum, which is advertised as being suitable for children aged 5 to 85, also shows you where to go to hunt for your own fossils.
Website: https://www.dinosaurland.co.uk/the-museum/
Address: Coombe Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PY
Phone: 01297 443541
Price: £6 adults, £5 children
Wareham
The Blue Pool
About: The Blue Pool Nature Reserve is part of the Furzebrook Estate and has a fascinating history spanning nearly 400 years. The reserve is unique with its colour changing waters (caused by light diffracting from tiny particles of clay in the water) and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, well worth a visit!
Website: https://bluepooltearooms.co.uk
Address: Furzebrook Rd, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 5AR
Phone: 01929 558150
Price: £7.50 adults, £3.75 children
Dorchester
Roman Townhouse
About: The Roman Town House in Dorchester is the only fully exposed Roman Town House in England, making it a truly unique and interesting place to visit. The grounds are free to explore, with tours being offered for a small fee. Learn all about life in the town house during Roman times and look at the historic mosaics.
Website: https://www.dorsetmuseum.org/romantownhouse/
Address: County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ
Phone: 01305 262735
Price: FREE
Alpaca Walks
About: A truly unique activity, Dorset Alpaca Walking offers picturesque strolls through the Dorset countryside, bond with the animals whilst learning all about the alpacas. Located in a truly beautiful area of the county, the session finishes with the chance to feed the alpacas their favourite treats.
Website: https://dorsetalpacawalking.co.uk
Address: Court Barn, Frampton, Park, Dorchester, DT2 9NH
Phone: 077843 79302
Price: £25 per person (£15 per person to join without walking alpaca, 12+ to walk alpaca)
Wareham
Ghost Village, Tyneham
About: Tucked away on the Jurassic Coast is the fascinating lost village of Tyneham. Take a walk along the ruined houses and explore the empty shells of the cottages that time forgot. The old school, church and the barn and outbuildings of Tynhema Farm have been restored for visitors to look around. Once you’ve finished you’re walk into the past, don’t forget to take a stroll along to the beach at Worbarrow Bay (just over a mile away), with stunning views and lots of climbs, if you’re feeling energetic!
Website: https://visitwareham.com/activity/tyneham-ghost-village/
Address: Tyneham near Creech, Wareham
Phone: N/A
Price: FREE
Dorchester
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park, Portland
About: The abandoned Tout Quarry in Portland, Dorset boasts a series of carvings, etched into the stone, creating a living sculpture garden amongst the historical quarry (producing stone from around 1750 until the 1980s). Play hide and seek amongst the labyrinth of sculptures - there are around 70 to discover.
Website: https://learningstone.org/tout-quarry-sculpture-park-nature-reserve/
Address: Tout Quarry, Portland, Dorchester, DT5
Phone: N/A
Price: FREE
Tolpuddle
Tolpuddle Martyrs, Poole
About: Celebrating the Tolpuddle Martyrs of the 1830s, who fought pay cuts with a trade union, the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum is worth a visit. Telling the harrowing tale of the arrest, trial and punishment of the martyrs, which led to the foundation of our modern day trade unionism, access to the museum is free with a trail around the village of Tolpuddle which can be accessed via a hireable audio-visual guide or a fold-out paper trail from the shop.
Website: https://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk
Address: Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7EH
Phone: 01305 848237
Price: FREE
Weymouth
Northe Fort
About: Nothe Fort in Weymouth has plenty to keep you occupied during your visit from a maze of underground tunnels and the Victorian Gun Deck to the secret Nuclear underground bunker. Enjoy stunning 360 degree views of the Jurassic Coast, with fun interactive trails for the whole family and a series of educational events, open air theatre and concerts held throughout the year.
Website: https://www.nothefort.org.uk
Address: Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Phone: 01305 766626
Price: £9.95 Adults, £4.50 Children