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Looking for places to go or things to do in Dorset? You have come to the right place! As you can see we have plenty of ideas for fun family days out, For details on any of the attractions listed below, just click the attraction name or 'Go Find it' link dorset Visitor Attractions - Page 4 of 8
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George Pitt had the house built between 1717 and 1720 probably designed by the architect John James of Greenwich he lived there until he died in 1734. He was married to Laura Grey who lived in the Elizabethan Manor House which belonged to the Greys for generations. The Mauwards had been ancient Lords of the area and the estate passed to the Grey...
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Knoll Gardens began over 30 years ago with a collection of unusual trees and shurbs. Now over 5000 plant species and forms can be found here.
The 4 acre garden is constantly evolving and is a show case for all plants that can be seen in the nursery.
Knoll houses three national collections, has played host to many television crews over recent...
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Lulworth Castle was built in 1608 as ahunting lodge and seven monarchs have stayed there. Near by is St Mary's chapel which was the first free standing Roman Catholic chapel built in England after the Reformation.
The history of the castle actually goes back to 1515 when the land where it now stands was aquired by Thomas Howard, Queen Elizabeth...
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This is a valley garden deep in a Dorset Combe among rolling hills and unspoilt countyrside. Going down from the great lawn, you pass the formal topiary on the way to the valley garden. There is a manor house with church, stables, coach house and dove cote.
The house is Elizabethan in orgin, a wonderful example of a west country manor, enlarged ...
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Cider lovers will delight at this shop and museum selling Somerset Royal Cider Brandy, a selection of West Country cheese, preserves, biscuits and other related products.As well as learning how Cider is made, you can view the impressive display of period farming hardware. You can also view a video of Cider making in process, including 18th and 19th...
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These gardens, laid out in a horseshoe shape below Minterne House in the lovely Minterne Valley, landscaped in the style of Capability Brown in the 18th century contain an important collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
There is a chain of waterfalls, lakes and streams and with spring bulbs, cherries maples and many fine trees.
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Monkey World is a sanctuary for apes and monkeys. It was set up in 1987 by Jim and Alison Cronin
providing a stable and permanent home for abused beach chimps from spain . Monkey World works with foreign governments to stop illegal smuggling of apes.
At the present time there are 56 chimpanzees at Monkey World, the largest group outside Afr...
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Here is a superb collection of unwrapped Royal Mummies including Rameses the Great and others. There are death masks and other treasures especially recreated for this exhibition. You can discover here secrets of the Kings of Ancient Egypt and the magic which protected the bodies....
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The Fort is built at the Nothe peninsula which forms one side of Weymouth Harbour and over looks Portland Harbour to the south.
The panoramic views of the Dorset coast from the ramparts of the Fort are breathtaking. Between the Fort and the town are the Nothe Gardens, a popular landscaped park.
The fort consists of 3 levels built in the sha...
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A place to discover the wonders of the deep. There are sharks stingrays, turtles, clown fish and many more. There are feeding demonstrations and talks, plasma screen documentaries a walk - through under water tunnel and information about the fascinating underwater world and our role in helping to ensure the survival of our seas.
Experience the...
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