Days Out in Dorset

Mapperton House and Gardens - 13th Mar 2010 - 30th Sep 2010

Mapperton Gardens is a romantic valley garden deep into a lost Dorset combe among tumbling hills and unspoilt countryside. The gardens descend from the great lawn, through the formal topiary down to the woodland garden.. CAFE-Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details. (Not Sat). Location: Beaminster, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out

Blandford Forum Museum - 2nd Apr 2010 - 30th Oct 2010

Records the history of Blandford Forum from the Stone Age to the present day. The museum's collection includes WWI and WWII memorabilia and recreations of bygone life and childhood in Blandford. (Not Sun) Category: Days Out in Dorset

The Bournemouth Eye - 2nd Apr 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Tethered Balloon Flights every day from the beautiful Lower Gardens in central Bournemouth. We\'ll take you 500ft. above this exciting resort where you\'ll experience amazing panoramic views for up to 20 miles. Location: Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Category: Dorset Days Out

Cranborne Manor Garden - 1st Mar 2010 - 30th Sep 2010

The gardens are open once a week in the Spring and Summer for the public to enjoy (Wed Only) Category: Days Out in Dorset

Welcome to Enid Blyton Country - 2nd Apr 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Ginger Pop Promotions helps Enid Blyton fans of all ages to a greater enjoyment of her books through exploring the places in Dorset where the stories were set .. Location: The Town House, The Square, Corfe Castle, Category: Dorset Days Out

Sherborne Old Castle - 1st Apr 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War. Described as malicious and mischievous by Cromwell. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details. Category: Days Out in Dorset

Bridport Museum - 1st Apr 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

As well as the permanent displays there is a programme of temporary exhibitions. Photographs, costume, lace, dolls, numismatics, and fine art are among the collections held. The museum also has a Local History centre. (Not Sun) Category: Dorset Days Out

The Priest's House Museum - 1st Apr 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

The Priest's House Museum is set in an historic town house where a series of period rooms takes the visitor back through the centuries. From the 17th Century Hall to the Georgian Parlour and working Victorian Kitchen (Not Sun). Location: Wimborne, Dorset Category: Days Out in Dorset

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum - 1st Apr 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

The Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism. (Not Mon, Tue & Wed). Location: Dorchester, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out

Portland Castle - 1st Apr 2010 - 1st Nov 2010

Built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s.. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details.. Location: Isle of Portland, Dorset Category: Days Out in Dorset

Blue Pool - 30th Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Discover the Luxury of Silence" at The Blue Pool, The Pool constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracting light in different ways producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise. Location: Wareham, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out

White Mill - 27th Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Rebuilt in 1776 on a site marked in the Domesday Book, this substantial corn mill was extensively repaired in 1994 and still retains its original elm and applewood machinery (now too fragile to be used). It is situated next to the River Stour. (Sat & Sun Only). Location: Sturminster Marshall Category: Days Out in Dorset

Minterne House and Gardens - 1st Mar 2010 - 9th Oct 2010

Minterne House has been the home of the Churchill's and Digby's family for the last 350 years and now the seat of the 12th Lord Digby. It was rebuilt in 1905 by Leonard Stokes after the previous house was destroyed by dry rot.. Location: Dorchester, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out

Abbotsbury Swannery - 21st Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Abbotsbury Swannery is unique. This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details. Category: Days Out in Dorset

Hardy's Cottage - 20th Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage and from here he would walk to school every day in Dorchester, three miles away. It was built by his great-grandfather and is little altered since the family left. (Not Fri & Sat). Location: Dorchester Category: Dorset Days Out

Abbotsbury Childrens Farm - 20th Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Cuddle guinea pigs, ride ponies, race toy tractors and play in the soft play area. Goats play a major part in our activity schedule, before each race there is parade of the runners, so that a favourite can be chosen to support.. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details. Category: Days Out in Dorset

Clouds Hill - 13th Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence, The Exhibition details Lawrence’s extraordinary life. The cottage reflects his complex personality and close links to the Middle East (Not Mon, Tue & Wed). Location: Wareham, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens - 13th Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Elegant country mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland. HOUSE OPEN (Not Mon & Tue). Location: Wimborne, Dorset Category: Days Out in Dorset

Wimborne Minster Model Town - 1st Apr 2010 - 30th Nov 2010

Built well over 50 years ago, the magnificent 1/10th scale models continue to surprise and amaze visitors from all over the world with their superb quality and realism.. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details. Category: Dorset Days Out

The Marine Aquarium - 1st Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Situated on the famous Cobb in Lyme Regis, the marine aquarium is conveniently located only a stone's throw away from where the fishermen land their catch.. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details.. Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset Category: Days Out in Dorset

Mapperton House and Gardens - 1st Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

Mapperton Gardens is a romantic valley garden deep into a lost Dorset combe among tumbling hills and unspoilt countryside. The gardens descend from the great lawn, through the formal topiary down to the woodland garden.. GARDENS & CHURCH-Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details. (Not Sat). Location: Beaminster, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out

Athelhampton House and Gardens - 1st Mar 2010 - 31st Oct 2010

This House & estate have been in private ownership for over five hundred years, it has been owned by the Cooke family for three generations who have managed much of the restoration and improvement you see today.. Opening days & Hrs vary seasonally-please use the web link for full details.. Location: Dorchester, Dorset Category: Days Out in Dorset

Sherborne Museum - 30th Mar 2010 - 6th Nov 2010

Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history, the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House (Not Mon & Sun) Category: Dorset Days Out

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens - 14th Apr 2010 - 17th Dec 2010

Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle. Developed since then into a magnificent 20 acre garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Category: Days Out in Dorset

Badger Watch in Dorset - 1st Apr 2010 - 31st Dec 2010

From our hide, enjoy the unique site of badgers emerging from their setts and foraging for food. The area is floodlit for perfect vision and visits from owls, foxes, rabbits and bats add to the spectacle which is available all year round.. Location: Dorchester, Dorset Category: Dorset Days Out