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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 6 of 8 
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Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherborne Castle has been the home of the Digby family since 1617. The first building on the site was a medieval hunting lodge in the Deer Park belonging to Sherborne Old Castle. Sir Walter Raleigh fell in love with the Castle when he was travelling to Plymouth and petitioned Queen Elizabeth to persuade the Chur...
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Sherbourne castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the home to the Digby family since 1617. The building was a medieval hunting lodge in the Deer park
Sir Walter petitioned Queen Elizabeth to persuade the church to relinguish the estate to the crown. Raleigh then tried to modernise the 12th century old castle but decided to ...
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At Splashdown there is something for everyone during high season(July 28 - August 31).
Splashdown is an action water park - there is no adult swimming pool but there are 12 awesome rides. There is a flotation room, four vertical tanning units, a unisex sauna and a spa pool. There is a swim wear shop and a cafe and spectators can look on from t...
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Stapehill Abbey was a place of quiet retreat and meditation for nearly 200 years, home to a silent order of nuns.
Today ther nuns chapel is fully restored and the visitor can experience the peace and serenity of a stroll through the clousters.
Also in these early 19th Century buildings are exhibits of a Victorian parlour, kitchen and washroom...
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This award winning standard gauge preserved steam railway operates on six miles of track between Swanage and Norden where there is a large car park: Park your car and travel to the seaside by steam train it passes the ruins of Corfe Castle, through the lovely isle of Purbeck. The controlling body of Swanage Railway - the Swanage Railway Trust, ai...
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Teddy bear fans will love this family attraction based in Dorchester. There are life sized bears including Mr Edward Bear along with his family who are all human size! The Museum is based in a old quaint house, which adds to the experience.
No visit would be complete without a look around the Museums shop, which stocks a range of gifts and Teddi...
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This spectacular exhibition of the Terracotta Army of China brings together the wonder of the discovery of the treasures of Chin She Huang Di the first Emperor of China. He conquered and united China, built the Great Wall and amassed great works of art. He sought the secret of imortality and 70,00 workers built his tomb and filled it will treasur...
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An amazing day out at the "Most remarkable show on earth"!
The Great Dorset Steam Fair expands every year on its massive 600 acre swhowground at Tarrant Hinton near Blandford Forum. There are 2000 working exhibits, 200 working steam engines and 100 fairground organs to delight the visitor wether you are a steam fanatic, an exhibitor, a heavyhor...
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Represented here are nine Devonshire and Dorset Regiments and Yeomanry. The museum under went major refurbishment in 1995. Touch screen computers and videos and creative displays including their medals, uniforms and weapons tell the storys of courrage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the Devon and Dorset...
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Opened in May 1991 by John Wedgwood, then chairman of Southern Electricity, the museum is housed in the old power station at Christchurch. This building still retains its Edwardian charm and dates from 1903.
Tours around this unique collection of electrical artefacts are educational as well as fun for all the family and guides are available or ...
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